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1960's Fashion
The 60's was a time dominated by the stark contrasts of two generations. Generally regarded as a progressive era, the decade was defined by tragedies and a changing social climate. The openness and acceptance of the hippie culture was displayed by their bold styles. These were often influenced by both the serious political issues of the time and the social phenomenons taking over the country. -
A new Political Landscape
The 60's saw the election of a young President, John F Kennedy. Many saw this a new age in American politics represented by a new face in The Oval Office. -
Kennedy Assasination
Unfortunately, the President's term was never completed as he was assassinated in what will be remembered as one of the nation's darkest days. Many speculate on how the events after his death would have unfolded had he never been assassinated. The President was known for his progressive policies and support of The Civil Rights Movement. Even after his death, however, his administration passed legislation supporting the Civil Rights Movement. -
Beatlemania
In early 1964, America said hello to the latest sensation in England: A boy band named The Beatles. This kicked off Beatlemania in the US. Over the years, the band would experiment with a wide range of sounds and transform into what many consider the greatest act of all time. Their arrival would lead to many other English bands making their way over the pond in a phenomenon known as The British Invasion. -
Vietnam War
Following John F. Kennedy's assassination, Lyndon B. Johnson fulfilled his duty and served as our President. Following the Gulf of Tonkin incident, LBJ convinced congress to authorize increased US presence in the area. This was one of the defining moments of the decade as it had social and economic repercussions. -
Summer of Love
One of the heights of the decade was the Summer of Love in which many of the defining characteristics of a younger generation were on display. This gathering of people in the Haight-Ashbury neighborhood of San Francisco saw many sporting "hippie" fashions. Many generally did not trust the government, opposed the Vietnam War, rejected the values of the generation before them. -
Martin Luther King Jr.
One of the most polarizing topics of the decade was the Civil Rights Movement. This movement sparked many conversations about the unethical treatment of African Americans in our country and led to many political reforms due to Martin Luther King Jr's leadership in the movement. Unfortunately, he was assassinated in the tail end of the decade.
