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In August of 1969, Bethel, New York held the greatest music festival the world had ever seen. Woodstock was the name given to the three day festival that held over 400,000 music fans and consisted of more than 30 bands. The concert organizers were not ready for the incredible amount of people in attendance.
 * Oral History- Woodstock Research **

The spectators consisted of many “hippy” type cultured people. The attendants were supposed to camp, but the weather created some difficulty as it rained and made a very muddy campsite. There was a lack of food and sanitation, but most members of Woodstock were more worried about enjoying themselves. Lots of “peace” and “free love” took place during Woodstock, and got the attention of the press.

Woodstock brought different genres of music together such as: Folk, Blues, and Rock and Roll. Although it opened the eyes of drug culture, Woodstock ended as a huge success. If any, there was very minimal violence occurring in the three days. Through all the violence and war, Woodstock was a peaceful alternative and helped stop a lot of conflict and violence. This was one of the first and last peaceful gatherings of almost half a million people in history.

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