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1960’s. Angela Malonzo E period. Political issues/Political leaders. On November 22, 1963 John F. Kennedy was assinated in Dallas, Texas. Vietnam War began. Martin Luther King strongly fought against racism. . Economy. The unemployment rate was 7%. The regular gas price was $0.30.
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1960’s Angela Malonzo E period
Political issues/Political leaders • On November 22, 1963 John F. Kennedy was assinated in Dallas, Texas. • Vietnam War began. • Martin Luther King strongly fought against racism.
Economy • The unemployment rate was 7%. • The regular gas price was $0.30. • Cost of a gallon for milk was $0.49
Culture • The Beatles formed in 1960. • The Beach Boys and The Rolling Stones were also around. • Marry Poppins and The Great Escape were popular movies.
Fashion & Fads • Mini skirts were a huge hit for women. • Flat bar shoes was popular for women. • High boots with a little heel were popular back in the 1960’s.
Slang • Ape was a word they used a lot. Ape meaning irate. • Beat feet was used if you were in a hurry to get somewhere. • Bogart means to hog something.