The 1960s

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    Vietnam Wars

    During the Vietnam War approximately 52000 American soldiers were involved.

  • Civil Rights Act

    Civil rights act passed in 1960.
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    Presidents of 1960s

    1. The presidents of 1960 were John F. Kennedy (1961-1963), Lyndon B. Johnson (1963-1969), and Richard M. Nixon (1669-1974

  • First American to walk on the moon

    The first American man to walk on the moon, Neil Armstrong, was in 1963 and the rocket ship was called the Apollo.

  • "I Have A Dream"

    “I have a dream” speech was spoken August.28, 1963. “I a sense we’ve came to our nation’s capital to cash a check.”

  • John F. Kennedy

    John F. Kennedy was assassinated November 22, 1963 in Dallas, Texas. Lee Oswald was blamed for Kennedy’s assassination.

  • The Beatles

    The Beatles first came to February 17, 1964. They performed at Ed Sullivan show. They performed All My Songs, Til There was you, she loves you, I saw her standing, and I want to hold you.

  • Malcolm X's Assassination

    Malcolm X was an ideological hero for black youth. He was assassinated February 21, 1965.

  • "Satisfaction"

    The Rolling Stone released the song “Satisfaction” in 1965.

  • Led Zeppelin

    The Rolling Stone released the song “Satisfaction” in 1965.

  • Pet Sounds

    Pet Sounds was released and the band was the Beach boys.

  • Sgt.Pepper

    Sgt.Pepper's was released and the band was the Lonely Heart Club.

  • The Doors

    Two albums by the Doors were "The Doors' and La Women. The lead singer of the Doors Jim Morris and the band used electricc guitars, drums, keyboards, and bass kayboards.

  • MLK Jr. Assassination

    Martin Luther King was assassinated April 4, 1968 at Lorraine Motel in Memphis Tennessee.
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    Woodstock

    Woodstock was in Saugerties in August 12-14 1994. Green Days, Spin Doctors, Peter Gabriel, Primus, and Metallic performed at the Woodstock