1960's

1960's

By brianarlooney@scsd2.k12.in.us
  • Nixon-Kennedy Debates

    Nixon-Kennedy Debates

    JFK and Richard Nixon ran for president in the 1960s election. This was the first ever debate that was televised. JFK won.
  • John F. Kennedy is Assassinated

    John F. Kennedy is Assassinated

    While on a ride in the presidential motorcade in Dallas, Texas, Kennedy was shot twice and died. He was pronounced dead 30 minutes later.
  • The Beatles Appear for the first time on the Ed Sullivan Show

    The Beatles Appear for the first time on the Ed Sullivan Show

    The Beatles appear on a Saturday night show. It was a turning point for American pop music.
  • March on the Pentagon

    March on the Pentagon

    The people protested the Vietnam War. It was massive, and it was one of the most important protests.
  • Woodstock

    Woodstock

    A music and art festival that started on a dairy farm. It lasted until August 18, 1929.