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"The 1960's"
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The president in 1960
In 1960 the president was John f. Kennedy. Source: http://history.salempress.com/doi/full/10.3331/1960_4030026811 -
Martin Luther King assassination.
I have a dream that one day “every valley shall be exalted and every hill and mountain shall be made low. The rough places will be made plain and the crooked places will be made straight, and the glory of the Lord shall be revealed, and all flesh shall see it together.” Speech was given at the Lincoln memorial. Source: http://history.salempress.com/doi/full/10.3331/GE20b_2631020922 -
The assassination of John F. Kennedy.
On November 22, 1963, Kennedy was shot and killed while riding in a motorcade in Dallas, Texas. Lee Harvey Oswald was identified as the shooter. Source: http://history.salempress.com/doi/full/10.3331/1960_4030026811 -
The president of 1964.
In 1964 the president was Lyndon B. Johnson. Source: http://history.salempress.com/doi/full/10.3331/1960_4030026811 -
The Beatleas and America
They came to America in 1964, they performed The Ed Sullivan Show, the played can’t buy me love. Source: htp://history.salempress.com/doi/full/10.3331/GL20C_366100577 -
Rolling Stones
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Malcom X
Prominent leader of the African American community, social activist, civil rights advocate, and minister in the Nation of Islam. Malcolm X’s outspoken promotion of black separatism and criticism of the evils of institutionalized racism placed these issues in the forefront of the Civil Rights movement. He was assassinated on Feb. 21, 1965
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Vietnam Wasr
When: 1965-1975
Number of people: 56,800 Americans lost their life. 780 were missing, and 300,700 were wounded and 254,300 troops died. Source:http://history.salempress.com/doi/full/10.3331/1970_482 -
Sgt. Pepper's
Released: June, 1967
Members: George Harrison, Paul Mccartney, John Lennon. Ringo Starr Source; http://history.salempress.com/doi/full/10.3331/1960_4030043822c -
Janis Joplin's
15 : Life :People in her life would reject her and say really bad things about her. She did not fit in when she was in high school.
When : Summer of 1967
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Jim Morrison
Albums : The Doors and Strange Days both from 1967
Lead singer: Jim Morrison
Instruments: Drums and Guitars
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The president of 1968.
In 1968 the president was Richard M. Nixon Source: http://history.salempress.com/doi/full/10.3331/1960_4030026811 -
Assassination Of Maritn Luther King J.R.
He was assassinated on April 4, 1968 in Memphis TN. Source: http://history.salempress.com/doi/full/10.3331/GE20b_2631024822 -
Led Zeppelin
Members : John Paul Jones, Robert Plant, John Bonham
Music: Hrad rock band
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Neil Armstrong
Neil Armstrong rode rocket Apollo 11. He was the first man to step on the moon.
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Woodstock
Location: Saugerties, New York and Rome New York
Musicians: James Brown, Santana, Joe Cocker, Country Joe Mc Donald, and Crosby, Stills and Nash. Source: http://history.salempress.com/doi/full/10.3331/1990_1616 -
Pet Sounds
Members: Brian, Dennis, Carl Wilson, Mike Love, Al Jardine Source; http://history.salempress.com/doi/full/10.3331/1960_4030030011#it221969