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Culture Background
1960s Timeline
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11/8, 1964: 1965: 1968:
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Presiden 1963: I Appear Hippie Luther 8/15-17,
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Kennedy Dream Sullivan Into Assassin Woodsto
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Vietnam Conflict
1955-1975
Vietnam War
President John F. Kennedy was a Martin Luther King Jr. was one of the
champion of the Civil Rights movement. most popular Civil Rights activists. His
He and his family were seen as I Have A Dream Speech was a
celebrities during the time period. His strongly moving piece about the need
assassination was a national tragedy for equality between the races. His
that is still widely referenced in our writings are considered to be beautiful
country today. examples of rhetoric and argument.
Automobiles
Fashion
Drive-Ins were a large part of American culture in the 1960s. People could
drive to the movies and sit in their car to watch the films. This was
extremely popular among the teens at the time. Drive-In diners were also
popular in the 1960s. Much like a modern Sonic, people could sit in their
Drive-Ins cars and order food which would be brought out to them to enjoy in the
comfort of their own vehicles.
Music
References
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http://archive.boston.com/lifestyle/gallery/0728_driveinmemories?pg=3
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/lost-drive-in-restaurants.577601/page-10
http://rateyourmusic.com/list/djiaind/best_selling_singles_of_the_1960s/
https://www.graceland.com/elvis/biography.aspx