1960’s Decade ProjectCory Arent

Key Political Figures John F. Kennedy became president in 1961 and lasted two years before

being assassinated. His famous acceptance speech featured the historic quote, "Ask not what your country can do for you--ask what you can do for your country." He called for civil rights legislation while in office and that helped the civil rights movement along up until Lyndon Johnson signed new laws into existence.

Lyndon B. Johnson was elected into office after the Kennedy assassination in 1963. He gave civil rights the final push it needed to be put into law. He was also the president that saw American men land on the moon successfully, “You’ve taken... all of us, all over the world, into a new era...”

Wars/Military Conflicts The Vietnam War lasted nearly 15 years before it was all over and it’s one

of the few wars that the US couldn’t finish. There were countless battles and casualties, but nothing was coming of it, so eventually the US found an agreement with the Vietcong and left. The north largely disobeyed parts of the agreement and continued to take over the south until it was gone.

Spy planes found missiles being built by Russia in Cuba, leading to days of fear of nuclear war. By blockading the island and not allowing Russians to bring in more supplies, the Russians agreed to dismantle the weapons and leave. Over the next few years, tensions between the countries lessened and Kennedy urged Americans to rethink Cold War stereotypes, “"For, in the final analysis, our most basic common link is that we all inhabit this small planet. We all breathe the same air. We all cherish our children's future. And we are all mortal."

Scientists/Inventors The first audio cassette was invented on March

5, 1962 by the Phillips Co. It had a recording speed of 1.7 inches per second and a playback speed of 8 inches per second.

The computer mouse was invented in 1963 by Douglas Englebart at the Stanford Research Center. It was carved out of wood and had two wheels on the bottom instead of the ball.

Significant Artists Andy Warhol began to show his “pop art” paintings

that focused on mass produced commercial goods. His celebrity paintings are also well-known, especially the Marilyn Monroe piece.

Claes Oldenburg was known for doing sculptures dealing with everyday objects and making them mean something. He used unexpected materials to make them too.

Books To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee instantly became an American classic and won

the pulitzer prize for its depiction of life in the south during slavery and one man’s case trying to defend a black man.

A Clockwork Orange by Anthony Burgess looks at the destructive abilities of humans and how free will plays a part in what we do.

One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest by Ken Kesey is set in a mental institution and looks at how the human mind works as well as how we behave.

Each of these books were also turned into successful movies starring people like Jack Nicholson, Gregory Peck, and Malcolm McDowell.

Historical Events The I Have a Dream Speech has probably the most revered

words in history written in it. Soon after MLK spoke the words in DC, he was assassinated, but his dream lived on through others in the civil rights movement and eventually his dream became reality.

The moon landing by Buzz Aldrin and Neil Armstrong is a significant piece of history because it proved that we as a country were capable of exploring space and it showed that we could literally reach for the stars.

Important Businesses/Industries In 1962, Sam Walton opened the first Wal-Mart and one of his goals

was to cost cut often. He was also good at making sure his employees felt like they had stock in the company, but after he died, that idea was never used much. Cost cutting is still big at Wal-Mart but prices can only be cut so much.

AC Comics were created in 1969 as Paragon Publications by Bill Black. A lot of their material was bought by DC comics and made more famous by them, so not many AC characters are well known.

Popular Entertainment/EntertainersSesame Street was big in the 60’s and is still big today. It taught kids their ABC’s and 123’s with characters like elmo and cookie monster. It was also a great way to teach kids their morals.

The Munsters was also a popular tv show where the only human in the family was a cousin.

The Beatles started their first American tour in 1964, but before that they were huge in England. Their arrival in America had started the British Invasion and each member of the band is still remembered today, whether for solo careers or for other achievements.The Sound of Music was created in 1965 and won the academy award for best film and best musical score. Julie Andrews and Christopher Plummer starred in the movie about trying to live through WWII.The Peanuts comic strip was popular in the 60’s. So popular that they were made into cartoons and the strip itself is still being made even though Charles Schultz is dead.

The first Barbie was made in the 60’s. Since it’s creation, there are male barbies and barbies for every race. They even have big mansions and cars for themselves. A lot of money can still be made off of them.

When Hasbro saw what Barbie was doing for little girls, they quickly released G.I. Joe for little boys. It became the first action figure and 2 movies have been made from them.

The first James Bond movie was created in the 60’s with Sean Connery as the title character. Since then, 23 Bond movies have been made with another in the works.The Twister game was created in 1966 and gave people something to do back when there wasn’t internet or much tv. The game is still sold today and people keep bending backwards for it.The modern version of Life was made in 1960 off the original design by Milton Bradley. It was a good way to teach how to navigate through life and is still played today.

Popular Music The Beatles became popular in the US after appearing on the Ed Sullivan Show, since then, they went on to

become one of the most influential acts of the 60’s. They broke records and are still considered one of the greatest bands of all time.

Bob Dylan had an unusual voice but was considered one of the greatest songwriters of the time. His music was covered by many successful bands and he was also known to record protest music sometimes.

The Beach Boys were the most successful group to come out of the surf rock genre. Their harmonies and compositions were easily recognizable and still today you can hear them on the beach.

The Grateful Dead were known for their brand of psychedelic rock. Each member of the band had been known to take drugs and some of the original members died of liver failure.

The Rolling Stones are mostly known for the lead singer Mick Jagger, but also for their eccentricities and rocking good music.

Sports Figures/Happenings Wilt Chamberlain played with the Philadelphia Warriors and scored a record

4,029 points between 1961-1962. In seven games played between December 16 and 19, he scored 50 points.

Muhammad Ali is considered one of the greatest athletes of all time. His famous quote “Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee” is one of the greatest sports quotes of all time also. After only a couple years, Ali was considered one of the greatest boxers ever and by the end, he was one of the greatest athletes.

Timeline

1961- John F. Kennedy becomes president.

1963- Lyndon Johnson takes over for the assassinated Kennedy.

1964- The Beatles start their American tour.

1965- The Sound of Music is released.

1969- Man successfully lands on the moon.

1966- The first Twister game is released.

1962- The first audio cassette is made.

1963- The computer mouse is invented.

1969- AC comics are created.

1962- The first Wal-mart store is opened.

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