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Exploring 1960s America: Politics, Culture, and Economy

The 1960s were a transformative decade in American history, marked by significant political events such as the assassinations of John F. Kennedy, Martin Luther King Jr., and Robert Kennedy. The Civil Rights Movement gained momentum, championing equality and justice. Economically, prices were dramatically different; a car cost around $2,000, and a soda was just 10 cents. Culturally, the era produced iconic music from The Beatles and Elvis Presley, memorable TV shows like "The Jetsons," and films like "West Side Story." The decade also witnessed the rise of counterculture, shaping societal norms.

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Exploring 1960s America: Politics, Culture, and Economy

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  1. 1960’s Project by Delane Delaney

  2. Political Issues • John F. Kennedy beat Nixon • J.F.K is assassinated • Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. gives his “I Dream A Dream” speech • Dr. King is assassinated • President Kennedy’s little brother U.S Senator Robert Kennedy was assassinated • The Civil Rights movement is taking place

  3. Economy • A car cost about $2,000 • A soda cost 10₵ • It cost 6₵ to send a letter • A six pack of Pepsi cost 59₵

  4. Culture • Music: TV Shows: • The Beatles . The Munsters • Elvis Presley . The Jetsons • The Beach Boys . Mister Roger’s Neighborood • Simon & Garfunkel Sesame Street • Movies: • West Side Story • James Bond 007 • The Sound of Music

  5. Fashion & Fads • Greasers: Socs: Women: • White t-shirts Sweaters Dresses • Blue jeans Kahkis Big hair • Leather jackets Loafers heels Hippies: Barefoot Peace signs Round glasses

  6. Slang • Groovy • Doin’- doing • ‘em – them • Heat- police • A gas- lots of fun • Cat- guy • Dig- Do you understand? • Shotgun- front seat

  7. Interesting Facts • The author of The Chronicles of Narnia, C.S Lewis died the same day as President John F. Kennedy • Apollo 11 landed on the moon in 1969 • The U.S sent troops to Vietnam • Muhammad Ali wins gold in light heavyweight oxing

  8. Bibliography • www.images.google.com • www.dummies.com • www.theblastisapast.com • www.google.com • www.the60sofficialsite.com • Francis Coppola’s The Outsiders 1983 • Tate Taylor’s The Help 2011

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