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Back to the 60’s Taylor Bensley D prd . Politics. John F. Kennedy was president. John F. Kennedy got assassinated in November of 1963. The Civil Rights Movement occurred. This is when the blacks fought for their rights. Economy. Costs of the 60’s: Gas- $0.31 New home- $16,500
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Politics • John F. Kennedy was president. • John F. Kennedy got assassinated in November of 1963. • The Civil Rights Movement occurred. This is when the blacks fought for their rights.
Economy • Costs of the 60’s: • Gas- $0.31 • New home- $16,500 • Gallon of milk- $0.49 • Dozen of eggs- $0.57
Culture *Popular Music: The Beatles, Elvis *Television shows: Gunsmoke, The Andy Griffith Show, Wagon Train *Movies: Psycho, To Kill a Mocking Bird, Bonnie and Clyde
Fashion and fads • Popular clothing: • Bell bottoms • Tye Dye • Headbands • Skirts • Mini dresses
Slang • Bug out (leave) • Bummed out (depressed) • Bummer (depressing) • Cherry (clean)
Interesting facts • First Catholic president was elected • The first man walked on the moon. • Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated.
Sources • www.watson.org • www.1960sflashback.com • www.buzzle.com • www.entertainmentscene.com • www.cougartown.com • www.history1960s.about.com