I have always been in the Topeka area. My parents never talked about news or presidents or politics at all. I did not know about the Vietnam War until it was really going and people were protesting, it was that sheltered. The news was usually turned off, when it was not I watched it but it was sporatic. I remember my first vote my dad told me I had to vote for Nixon. Well, nobody goes in the booth with you so... We had no government classes worth much in High School we just sat outside and passed around bottles of juice and had conversations. I have been aware since then and was very active for some time now too busy with my farm as I have gotten too old to do it easily!!
Thanks for that info, none of that penetrated my family. My mother always voted for the nicest man 
or the one without the Southern accent, they took too long to say things and it annoyed her. THAT is my extent of learning about politics until I was a young adult. I appreciate your addition!
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