1. The Swinging Sixties A Decade of Change

2. Automobiles American automobiles evolved through the stream- lined, jet- inspired designs for sports cars. Mercury Cougar Ford Mustang Chevrolet Corvair

3. Music The developments of the Motown Sound, “folk rock”, and the British Invasion of bands from the UK (The Beatles, The Dave Clark Five, The Rolling Stones) are major examples of American listeners expanding from the folksinger, doo-wop, and saxophone sounds of the 1950’s.

4. Music The Beatles The Beatles Elvis Presley The Temptations Jimi Hendrix

5. Dances TwistJerkMonkeyPonySwim Mashed Potato SkateHitchhikerEgyptianShimmy Temptation Walk Locomotion

6. Fashion 60’s Mod Fashion Bell Bottoms Hippie Fashion This era marked the launch of designers such as Givenchy Chanel, and Pucci.

7. Style

8. Film In 1968, a rating system was developed which classified films according to their suitability for viewing by the young. This change completely removed the need for a code of decency for the movie industry to follow.

9. The Sound of Music 1965 In The Heat of the Night 1967 To Kill A Mockingbird 1962 Some popular movies were Dr. No – James Bond (1962) Fahrenheit 451 (1966) Cul-de-Sac' (1966)

10. Television Popular TV shows of the 60s.

11. Popular Name Brands These name brands remain popular today.

12. Politics President John F. Kennedy 1961-1963 President Dwight Eisenhower 1953-1961 When the 60’s began, Dwight D. Eisenhower was our president (1953-1961). When the 60’s began, Dwight D. Eisenhower was our president (1953-1961). After President Eisenhower served his two terms, John F. Kennedy was elected and served only two years (1961- 1963) before being assassinated on November 22, 1963 in Dallas, Tx. After President Eisenhower served his two terms, John F. Kennedy was elected and served only two years (1961- 1963) before being assassinated on November 22, 1963 in Dallas, Tx.assassinated

13. President Lyndon Johnson (LBJ)1963-1969 President Richard Nixon 1969-1974 Lyndon B. Johnson took over for Kennedy and served the rest of the term, plus four more years. Lyndon B. Johnson took over for Kennedy and served the rest of the term, plus four more years. Richard Nixon finished off the 60 ’ s era, serving from 1969- 1974. Richard Nixon finished off the 60 ’ s era, serving from 1969- 1974.

14. Civil Rights Movement The American Civil Rights Movement occurred in the early 1960s.

15. The Civil Rights Movement successfully advocated equal rights for people of color. The movement began as a non-violent movement led by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Later in the decade, the “Black Power” movement and the “Black Panther” party emerged as radical offshoots. These were led by Malcolm X. The Civil Rights Movement also occurred in the 1960’s, bringing about radical groups like the Black Panther Party. The Civil Rights Movement also occurred in the 1960’s, bringing about radical groups like the Black Panther Party.

16. Vietnam War The Anti-War movement (Hippies)The Anti-War movement (Hippies) The DraftThe Draft Free SpeechFree Speech

17. Woodstock Festival in 1969 Hippies

18. Other Significant Events The first man, Neil Armstrong, walked on the moon in July 1969, and President Richard Nixon telephoned the astronauts on the moon.The first man, Neil Armstrong, walked on the moon in July 1969, and President Richard Nixon telephoned the astronauts on the moon. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated on April 4, 1968 in Memphis, Tennessee.Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated on April 4, 1968 in Memphis, Tennessee. Former Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy was assassinated on June 6, 1968.Former Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy was assassinated on June 6, 1968. James Meredith became the first black student at the University of Mississippi in 1962.James Meredith became the first black student at the University of Mississippi in 1962.James Meredith James Meredith