This is Who We Were: In the 1960s

Publisher Grey House Publishing

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Grey House Publishing

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Copyright

2013

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9781619252493

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12th+

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Overview

This is Who We Were: In the 1960s explores American life in the 1960s - a truly tumultuous and pivotal decade in our nation. Readers will uncover what life was like for ordinary Americans as they lived through a Social Revolution, the Civil Rights Movement, and the Vietnam War, all in the span of 10 short years. This new series is sure to be of value as both a serious research tool for students of American history as well as an intriguing climb up America's family tree. The richly-illustrated text provides an interesting way to study a truly unique time in American history.
Front Cover.
Half Title Page.
Title Page.
Copyright Page.
Table of Contents.
Essay on the 1960S.
Introduction.
Profiles.
1: Olympic Weightlifter in 1960.
2: Television Programmer in 1961.
3: Automobile Salesman in 1961.
4: Plumbing Salesman in 1961.
5: Civil Rights Pioneer in 1961.
6: Baseball Barker in 1961.
7: Golf Caddie in 1962.
8: Record Producer in 1964.
9: Investor and Art Collector in 1965.
10: Developmental Psychologist in 1965.
11: Entrepreneur and Restructurer in 1965.
12: Longshoreman in 1966.
13: Disillusioned Beatle Fan in 1966.
14: African American Baseball Player in 1966.
15: Mexican Immigrant in 1966.
16: Daughter of Oil Executive in 1966.
17: Artist in 1966.
18: Super Glue Inventor in 1967.
19: Immigrant Medical Student in 1967.
20: Band Member in 1968.
21: Woman Golf Pro in 1968.
22: Ski Lodge Operators in 1968.
23: Electronics Worker in 1968.
24: Student Body President in 1968.
25: Native American Activist in 1969.
26: Sex Education Advocate in 1969.
27: Civilian Antiwar Advocates in 1969.
28: Inventor of Sweet ‘N Low in 1969.
29: Vietnam War Bride in 1969.
30: Record Producer in 1969.
Historical Snapshot.
31: Early 1960S.
32: Mid 1960S.
33: Late 1960S.
Economy of the Times.
34: Consumer Expenditures.
35: Annual Income, Standard Jobs.
36: Selected Prices.
37: The Value of a Dollar, 1860-2012.
All Around Us.
38: “New Grid League Has Troubles” GRIT, November 27, 1960.
39: “Negro Singer to Wed White Actress Sunday” the Danville Virginia Bee, November 12, 1960.
40: “The Revolution Nobody Noticed, Timid Taste Turned Bold” Life Magazine, December 26, 1960.
41: “Boom in Organized Bowling Continues, No End in Sight” GRIT, October 23, 1960.
42: “Improving Textbooks”Russell Kirk, National Review, September 10, 1960.
43: “Franchise Selling Catches on” 1960.
44: “Huge Salt Cavern in Kansas May be U.S. Treasure Chest” GRIT, November 27, 1960.
45: “T
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