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The 60’s By Autumn Bess

The 60’s By Autumn Bess. Politics. In 1963, former president John Kennedy was assassinated. Not long before this time, Fidel Castro overtook Cuba as a communist leader, and United States broke of all relations. Martin Luther King Jr. was also assassinated during this era.

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The 60’s By Autumn Bess

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  1. The 60’sBy Autumn Bess

  2. Politics • In 1963, former president John Kennedy was assassinated. Not long before this time, Fidel Castro overtook Cuba as a communist leader, and United States broke of all relations. Martin Luther King Jr. was also assassinated during this era. http://www.giantbomb.com/john-f-kennedy

  3. Economy • During the 1960’s, USA experienced a long period of uninterrupted economic expansion. Big business dominated the economy, while housing and computer overpowered automobiles and chemicals, which were the top industries in the 1950’s. • A gallon of gas only costed .25 cents in 1962, while tennis shoes only costed 5.00$!

  4. Culture • During the 60’s, one of the most popular bands was the Beatles. • The Andy Griffith Show was the epitome of prime time family television. • To Kill a Mocking Bird was a popular book during this decade.

  5. Fashion/Fads • Youth dominated the culture for the 1960’s. • Barbie dolls became popular. • Skate boards became a good way to stay active for many teens. • Bell bottom jeans, love beads, and embellished T-shirts were popular.

  6. Slang • “babe” was used to describe any girl. • “Chill” meant to calm down. • “A Gas” meant having lots of fun, as in,” That’s a gas!”

  7. Interesting Facts • 70 million children grew up in the sixties, all from the post-war baby boom. • G.I. Joe, created in the 60’s, was the first action figure for boys. • The first moon landing was made in 1969.

  8. Sources • http://kclibrary.lonestar.edu/decade60.html • http://www.shmoop.com/1960s/culture.html • http://www.thepeoplehistory.com/1960s.html

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