Gregory's ServerIt all started with the removal of Civics related classes at the middle school level and above.
GenX was the last generation, I'm afraid, to have been taught the realities of U.S. government. From learning what powers the POTUS actually has to understanding the importance of voting.
The GOP simply does not want a population of intelligent people because we can't be controlled without force, nor can we be forced.
@jeff @BlackAzizAnansi even in European countries with more liberal democracies, so much has been lost to libraries via weeding of "unpopular/old" books, and from public service broadcasters archives.
In this case its not as much a conspiracy as cost cutting - destroying the content means they are no longer potentially liable for repeat fees to the creators (especially music rights payments)