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Innovations and Political Changes of the 1960s: Technology and Rights

The 1960s were marked by significant advancements in science and technology, such as the introduction of acrylic paints, the first compact discs, and handheld calculators. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) made history by landing humans on the moon in 1969. Concurrently, the decade witnessed vital political reforms, including the signing of the Wilderness Act by President Johnson in 1964, preserving millions of acres for public use, and the Voting Rights Act of 1965, which aimed to eliminate racial discrimination in voting practices, ensuring civil rights for all.

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Innovations and Political Changes of the 1960s: Technology and Rights

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  1. Science & Technology • 1964: Acrylic paints • 1965: Compact discs • 1967: First handheld calculator

  2. Science & Technology • The National Aeronautics and Space Administration, established in the late 50’s, was the first organization to successfully send a man to the moon. • Americans were the first to set foot on the moon on July 21st, 1969.

  3. Science & Technology • In 1960, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved of the release and wholesale of the combined oral contraceptive pill (COCP), more commonly known as the birth control pill.

  4. Political Changes • Echoing the work of President Theodore Roosevelt, President Johnson signed the Wilderness Act into law on September 3rd, 1964, which preserved over nine million acres of land. • Much of that land is now being used as national and state parks.

  5. Political Changes • After the Civil Rights pact was signed, many southern states implemented an assortment of tests that they felt help determine the rightfully qualified individual to vote. This was used to keep African-Americans who were illiterate from voting in their states. • In response, President Johnson passed the Voting Rights Act of 1965, removing all the power that states had in enforcing their tests.

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