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Transportation
Ford Mustang Boss 302.
Fact 1)
Some specific Ford muscle cars were created by the same guys who developed the popular Chevy Camaros.
Fact 2)
Many of the muscle cars of that time were developed and made for road racing.
Fact 3)
General Motors executive Semon Knudsen defected to become president of ford in 1968. -
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Fashion
Fact 1)
Early 1970s fashion carried over the hippie style of the 60s. This included for women frayed jeans, tye-dye and others. For men, the casual look was similar to womens. The suits were largely influenced by bright colors and textures.
Fact 2)
A casual-everyday look. A fitted blouse, tailored blazer, and mid skirt for women. For men, they would wear a sweater or sweatshirt with jeans or khakis and oxford shoes.
Fact 3)
A disco-type fashion took over at the end of the 70s. -
Movies
The Godfather)
1. It is widely regarded as one of the greatest films of all time.
2. The film won a few oscars. Best picture, best actor, and best adapted screenplay.
3. The film was the highest-grossing film of 1972 and was for a time the highest-grossing film ever made. -
Sports Figure
Henry "Hank Aaron)
1. Hank is currently in second place for home runs, with a whopping 755.
2. Hank is also in third for the amount of hits with a total of 3,771.
3. Hank is first for amount of career bases, coming in with a total of 6,856. -
News Event
The end of the Vietnam war.
Fact 1)
Nixon had slowly weakened troop strength in Vietnam before it came to a full withdrawal.
Fact 2)
Although the Americans had withdrawn troops, the war for the Vietnamese continued, eventually communists being victorious.
Fact 3)
An estimate of 2 million Vietnamese civilians and 1.1 million Viet Cong soldiers died in the war. -
U.S. President
Richard Nixon, Vice President General Ford
Fact 1)
Richard Nixon resigned after a Watergate bugging scandal.
Fact 2)
The Vice President finished Nixon's term during which he oversaw the end of the Vietnam War.
Fact 3)
Richard Nixon was the previous Vice President for Lyndon B. Johnson. -
Actor
Jack Nicholson)
1. An American actor, producer, director, and screenwriter.
2. In his lengthy career he achieved being a three-time Academy Award winner and twelve-time nominee.
3. Nicholson caught his first big break in 1967, putting his career on the fast track throughout the 70s and even landing him an Academy Award nomination. -
Television Show
The Brady Bunch)
1. The story follows a family of six kids, two parents, the household maid, and Tiger, a dog.
2. Brady’s wife, the mother of the three boys, died.
3. During the pilot the sisters also had a pet; a cat named fluffy. Although the cat didn’t appear in any other episode. -
Music
The Beatles)
They were a popular band through the 60s and right at the beginning of the 70s they disbanded. (1960-1970)
Led Zeppelin)
Was a popular rock band that made hits through the 70s. They broke up right at the beginning of the 80s because of a sudden death.(1968-1980)
Queen)
Was a british rock band that made hits such as Bohemian Rhapsody, still played today, in 1975. (1970-2009) -
Toys
Stretch Armstrong: a male figurine, which you can stretch and pull the arms of. It could also be used as a toy in your imagination since the masculine physique.
Etch-a-sketch: a toy that you control two knobs, these knobs light up the screen of the toy. It was mainly used to crudely draw stuff and things. 1960
Mr. Potato Head: relies on your imagination, but you could also change the facial features of the toy. 1975 -
Technology
The Pocket Calculator
1. Most of the calculators utilized the Intel 4004, the first microprocessor to be made.
2. They became popular in the 1970s when incorporation of integrated circuits reduced the size and cost. They soon became cheap enough for individuals to buy them and use in school.
3. The calculator also commonly used liquid crystal displays, (LCD), another technological advancement of the 1970s.
