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The Late 50’s and 60’s

Explore the iconic events, films, and U.S. Presidents of the late 1950s and 1960s, from classic movies like "Psycho" to political figures like JFK and LBJ. Delve into the cultural shifts and historical milestones that defined this era. Join us on this trip down memory lane!

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The Late 50’s and 60’s

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  1. The Late 50’s and 60’s

  2. Leave It To Beaver (TV) The Perfect Family 1957-1963

  3. 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 Psycho The Alamo How the West Was Won The Lilies of the Field Hud The Birds Dr. Strangelove Mary Poppins A Raisin in the Sun the Hustler The Miracle Worker To Kill a Mockingbird The Movies -OSCAR WINNERS Dr. Zhivago Othello Who's Afraid of Virginia Wolf The Bible Bonnie and Clyde In Cold Blood 2001: A Space Odyssey Romeo and Juliet Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid Hello, Dolly 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969

  4. U.S. Presidents

  5. 34. Dwight D. Eisenhower Party: Republican. Term: 1953-1961. A former World War II general and hero, Eisenhower helped end the Korean War and steered a moderate course during the Cold War. Famous Fact: One of America's most famous soldiers, "Ike" had wanted to go to the Naval Academy instead of West Point. He was turned down for being too old.

  6. 35. John F. KennedyParty: Democratic. Age when inaugurated: 43. Term: 1961-1963. In 1962, the U.S. and the Soviet Union hovered on the brink of nuclear war during the Cuban Missile Crisis. Kennedy eventually forced the Soviets to back down. He was assassinated in the third year of his term. Famous Fact: Kennedy is the only Roman Catholic to become President.

  7. Anti-war March LBJ signs the Civil Rights Act 36. Lyndon B. JohnsonParty: Democratic. Term: 1963-1969. Johnson passed sweeping antipoverty and civil rights programs. However, he also involved the U.S. in the unpopular Vietnam War. Antiwar protests caused him to drop a re-election bid. Famous Fact: Johnson was sworn into office on an airplane after the Kennedy assassination.

  8. 37. Richard M. NixonParty: Republican. Term: 1969-1974. During Nixon's first term, he improved relations with the Soviet Union and China and wound down the Vietnam War. But the Watergate scandal forced Nixon to resign before Congress could impeach him. Famous Fact: Nixon is the only U.S. President in history to resign his office.

  9. Civil Rights Sit-ins 1960

  10. Rosa Parks

  11. March on Washington 1963

  12. Martin Luther King Jr.

  13. President Johnson signs Civil Rights Act

  14. The Vietnam War 1955-1975

  15. Supporters of the War

  16. The Draft Burning of a draft card

  17. “Hell No We Won’t Go”

  18. Flower Power

  19. Vietnam War Memorial

  20. N.A.S.A. Race to the Moon “One small step for man is a giant step for mankind," was the famous quote that came from Neil Armstrong.

  21. AUTOS 56 Ford Fairlane

  22. 58 Chevy Truck

  23. 56 BelAir

  24. 69 Camero

  25. 65 Mustang

  26. 69 GTO

  27. VW

  28. Op Art

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