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Are you curious about the transformative decade that was the 1960s? Do you yearn to immerse yourself in the sights, sounds, and stories of that era? If you’re seeking a nostalgic journey back in time or a chance to understand the cultural impact of Life in the 1960s, you’ve come to the right place. In this article, we will delve into the vibrant tapestry of life in the 1960s, offering you a captivating glimpse into an era that forever changed the course of history.
So whether you lived through the 1960s and want to reminisce, or you’re a curious individual hungry for knowledge about this influential era, this article is tailored specifically for you. We understand your fascination with the past and your desire to unravel the mysteries of a time that shaped the world we inhabit today.
Video: Life in the 1960s – A Trip Down Memory Lane
The 1960s stand as a pivotal chapter in American history, a period rife with groundbreaking shifts and widespread societal transformation. It was a time when you, along with the rest of American society, would witness the emergence of powerful social movements, the advent of the civil rights era, and gripping political events that would reshape the United States and ripple across the world. The civil rights movement took center stage and the fight against segregation reached a boiling point with events like the freedom rides and the Woolworth’s lunch counter sit-ins in North Carolina.
Compounding the societal upheaval was the escalating conflict in Vietnam, which dramatically altered American life and politics. The early 1960s marked the beginning of significant military intervention in Vietnam, raising questions and prompting protests among young people and college students.
Meanwhile, the cultural scene buzzed with new music from artists like Bob Dylan and the Rolling Stones, while the Beach Boys reflected the lighter side of popular culture. At the same time, major events like the Cuban Missile Crisis and the space race against the Soviet Union gripped the nation, unveiling the raw tension of the Cold War. This was the backdrop against which President John F. Kennedy would introduce visions of a New Frontier, later passed to Lyndon Johnson, who would strive to build a Great Society.
Events of the 1960s
The decade of the 60s saw much turmoil, socially, politically, and culturally. Some might argue that the 60s saw more change and unrest than any other decade.
Vietnam
In 1961 there were approximately 700 American military advisors in South Vietnam. They were sent there to contain gorilla or communist activity that number grew to over 12,000 in a little over a year. By 1963 this number grew even more to 16,000. Technically The United States never declared war on Vietnam. However, in 1964 the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution by the United States Congress authorized the escalation and use of military force in Vietnam. With the escalation of military force and the implementation of the military draft, by 1966, the number of troops soared to 500,000.
The United States was heatedly divided between those in favor and those opposed to the United States’ involvement in Vietnam. From the opposition, many protests took place. The United States didn’t withdraw all of its troops until the 1970s.
Bay of Pigs
In April of 1961, there was a failed attempt by the United States and its allies to remove Fidel Castro from power in Cuba. A few years earlier, Fidel Castro had led an invasion into Havana, Cuba. The result was that he was responsible for overthrowing the American-backed president, General Fulgencio Batista.
With the American trained Cubans that had fled their homes when Castro took over, the United States launched an invasion to take power away from Castro. What happened was they were severely outnumbered by Castro’s troops and surrendered within 24 hours.
Cuban Missile Crisis
The 13 days in October 1962 when the world watched as the Soviet Union and the United States had a military standoff between the two countries. The United States found the Soviet Union had begun to install nuclear-armed missiles in Cuba (90 miles from the United States). The Soviet Union did so to protect Cuba who had become a communist country, from being overthrown by the United States.
The United States blockaded the island to prevent further deliveries of nuclear missile heads by the Soviet Union.
The Cuban Missile Crisis came to an end, with the Soviet Union removing its missiles from Cuba with the agreement that the United States wouldn’t invade Cuba. It was also secretly agreed that the United States would remove U.S. missiles from Turkey. Thus nuclear war was diverted.
Berlin Wall
The Berlin Wall was a physical and psychological barrier that divided East and West Berlin during the Cold War. It was erected in 1961 as part of the division of Germany following World War II.
The Soviet Union built the wall in 1961 as part of its strategy to restrict movement between East and West Germany as well as an effective way to prevent refugees from entering the former Soviet Union.
A couple of decades later, on November 19, 1989, people protesting against communism gathered behind it to lay flowers at its foot before climbing over or breaking through it. This event signified the beginning of the end of Communist rule in Europe and is considered one of history’s most significant moments.
Assassinations
John F. Kennedy Assassination – November 22, 1963
John F. Kennedy was the 35th President of the United States, was assassinated while riding in a motorcade in a convertible in Dallas, Texas. It is thought that Lee Harvey Oswald was the gunman. Though Oswald was apprehended, he was killed on November 24 by Jack Ruby. Ruby gave the reason for the killing as an outrage against Oswald’s assassination of Kennedy. A jury found Ruby guilty of murder, but Ruby died from lung cancer while awaiting a new trial in 1967.
Malcolm X -Assassinated February 21, 1965
Malcolm X was an African American nationalist and religious leader. In 1964 he founded the Organization of Afro-American Unity. He promoted the Black identity and believed that racism, not the white race, was the greatest enemy of African Americans. Malcolm X encouraged the liberation of African Americans “by any means necessary.” He was assassinated by rival Black Muslims while addressing his Organization of Afro-American Unity in New York on February 21, 1965.
Martin Luther King Jr. – Assassinated April 4, 1968
Martin Luther King Jr. was a Baptist Minister who was a prominent figure in the civil rights movement of the 1960s. In contrast to Malcolm X, King’s speeches advocated equality but through peaceful protests. One of his well-known speeches was “I Have A Dream,” given on August 28, 1963. At the age of 35, he was the youngest person to receive the Nobel Peace Prize. He was assassinated on April 4, 1968, in Memphis, Tennessee, by James Earl Ray. In 1969 Ray pleaded guilty to murder and was sentenced to 99 years in prison. Over the years, Ray tried to recant his confession but failed and died in prison in 1998.
Robert F. Kennedy – Assassinated June 5, 1968
Robert F. Kennedy, brother of John F. Kennedy, was U.S. attorney general and adviser during his brother’s presidency. During this time, Robert Kennedy fought organized crime and worked for civil rights for African Americans. One prominent action he took was sending thousands of troops to Oxford, Mississippi, to enforce the Supreme Court order to admit James Meredith (the first black student) to the University of Mississippi.
Working alongside his older brother and later President Lyndon B. Johnson, he was instrumental in the development of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. This Act outlawed racial discrimination in voting, employment, and public facilities.
As part of the Civil Rights Act was the Voting Rights Act of 1965, a landmark legislation in the United States that prohibits discrimination based on race or color in voting by public institutions and their employees. Though passed as part of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, it took another five years to be fully implemented.
From this many different segments of society, discriminated against because of their gender, race, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic status, found a voice to protest their unfair treatment, often modeling their struggle with African Americans’ successful civil rights movement.
Robert F. Kennedy became a U.S. senator from New York in 1965. During the time of his being a Senator, he was an advocate of the poor and racial minorities. He also opposed the escalation of the Vietnam War. While campaigning for the Democratic Party’s presidential nomination, Robert F. Kennedy was assassinated in Los Angeles on April 4, 1968. The assassin was a Palestinian immigrant, Sirhan Bishara Sirhan.
Sirhan Sirhan was convicted in 1969 of murder and sentenced to death. In 1972, The California Supreme Court outlawed capital punishment, and Sirhan Sirhan’s sentence was commuted to life in prison.
Counterculture
The counterculture of the 1960s was an emerging schism between the conservatism of the older generation and the emerging liberal thoughts of the younger generation. This dichotomy sparked a social revolution. Not only with the conservative values coming into question, but the invasion of Vietnam became a breeding ground for protests.
Young people who were part of the counterculture were known as “hippies.” The quest for a moral liberal culture included:
- A sexual revolution.
- A new questioning of authority.
- Demanding more freedoms and rights for minorities and women.
Drug use became more prevalent, especially marijuana and psychedelic drugs such as LSD.
Two of the most well-known counterculture events were the Summer of Love, which took place in San Francisco in 1967, and the Woodstock Festival in upstate New York in 1969.
The Summer of Love occurred when approximately 100,000 primarily young people converged on San Francisco’s Haight Ashbury neighborhood. The sentiment was one of music, hallucinogenic drugs, anti-war, and free love.
Woodstock was a music festival promoted as three days of peace and music. It was held in upstate New York on a dairy farm owned by Max Yasgur. Over 400,000 people attended, with 32 bands performing. Woodstock was a reasonably peaceful event. There were two fatalities – one person died from insulin usage, and the other was run over by a tractor in a hayfield. Drug overdoses over the three days numbered 742.
Women’s Movement
The women’s movement in the 1960s was a time of significant change and progress for women. Although there had been previous movements like the suffrage movement, the 1960s saw a more widespread effort to combat discrimination and inequality against women.
The feminist revolution began with landmark cases such as Roe v. Wade, which legalized abortion in America. It ended harsh criminal penalties for Eve Cleary, who became known as “the first woman on death row.”
Other events tied to the women’s movement include; Title IX, which requires equal access to education programs by men and women at U.S colleges; passage of laws protecting working mothers, including maternity leave legislation in California; establishment of rape crisis centers around the United States; amendment of employment law outlawing sexual harassment in workplaces across all industries finally giving employees recourse against such behavior.
Science
Space Exploration
The space race between the United States and the Soviet Union was going full force in the 1960s.
Among successes, the Soviet Union sent the first man to space in April of 1961. In 1965 the Soviets launched Luna 10, which orbited the moon.
The tide started to turn in the mid-1960s, with the United States becoming dominant in space exploration. However, that dominance was met with tragedy when Astronauts Virgil Grissom, Edward White, and Roger Chaffee lost their lives on the launch pad when a fire swept through the command module of Apollo 1. This put a temporary hold on the space program for the United States.
In 1969 Apollo 11 was launched into space. On July 20, 1969, the United States landed Apollo 11 on the moon. This landing made history with the first man taking steps on the moon. Mission Commander Neil Armstrong, Command Module Pilot Michael Collins, and the Lunar Module Pilot Buzz Aldrin made this historic mission. The famous words heard throughout the world, “That’s one small step for (a) man. One giant leap for mankind.” are forever etched in our minds.
Notable Scientific Milestones of the 1960s
The decade wasn’t just about the space race; it saw groundbreaking advancements across various fields.
Medical Innovations:
- 1960 – Female birth-control contraceptive, the Pill, FDA approved and released.
- 1963 – The measles vaccine was FDA-approved and released.
- 1963 – First human kidney transplant. Performed by transplant surgeon Thomas Starzl.
- 1967 – First heart transplant. Performed in South Africa by the surgeon and Professor Christiaan Barnard.
Automobiles
With the 1960s, there came an onslaught of new-style automobiles in the United States. The big three automakers, Ford, General Motors, and Chrysler, dominated the industry in the United States, making up 93% of the cars produced and 48% worldwide. From luxury cars to economy cars to muscle cars, there was one that appealed to just about everyone.
Because there are so many popular cars from the 1960s, I’m keeping the list to 3 per year.
| 1960: Chevrolet Corvair Imperial Crown Convertible Lincoln Continental Mark V | 1961: Chevrolet Impala Ford Thunderbird Jaguar E-Type | 1962: Ford Falcon Jeep Wagoneer Shelby Cobra | 1963: Buick Riviera Porsche 911 Triumph Spitfire |
| 1964: Corvette Stingray Ford Mustang Pontiac GTO | 1965: Jeep CJ-5 Pontiac Grand Prix Toyota 2000GT | 1966: Chevrolet Camaro Dodge Charger Plymouth Barracuda S | 1967: Ferrari Daytona Mercury Cougar Pontiac Firebird |
| 1968: Plymouth Roadrunner Volkswagen Beetle Volkswagen Type 2/Volkswagen Bus | 1969: Datsun 240z Dodge Charger Dodge Dart Swing |
- Notable Models:
- 1960: Luxury reigned with the elegant Lincoln Continental Mark V, and the Chrysler Imperial Crown Convertible stirred desires for open-air driving, while Chevrolet’s Corvair stood out for its rear-engine uniqueness.
- 1961: The Ford Thunderbird and Chevrolet Impala mirrored the newfound exuberance of American culture, while the foreign sophistication of the Jaguar E-Type charmed onlookers.
- 1962-1963: The Ford Falcon and Jeep Wagoneer introduced practicality with style. Meanwhile, the racing heartbeat of the Shelby Cobra, the sleek design of the ’63 Buick Riviera, the innovative Porsche 911, and the sprightly Triumph Spitfire were symbols of free expression that resonated with the freedom of the open road.
- Iconic Era Hallmarks:
- 1964–1965: Emboldening high school parking lots, the Ford Mustang became a symbol of youthful aspiration, and the Pontiac GTO’s growl was the sonic backdrop of the times, epitomizing muscle car fervor. The Toyota 2000GT introduced oriental elegance to Western culture, and Jeep’s CJ-5 captured adventurous minds.
- 1966-1967: The entrance of the Chevrolet Camaro set a new standard for performance, while the Dodge Charger and Plymouth Barracuda showcased throaty acceleration that echoed the competitive spirit of the space race.
- 1968-1969: Volkswagen made a statement for simplicity and utility with the Beetle and the Type 2 Bus, disrupting conventional styles. The Plymouth Roadrunner and the arrival of the Datsun 240z at the end of the decade marked a global extension of the American car scene.
Fashion
In the progression from conservative attire, your wardrobe would’ve included items such as the mini-skirt and tie-dye shirts, reflective of a shift in culture. Go-go boots, headbands, and peace sign medallions became emblematic of a new sartorial movement. The fashion of the ’60s, influenced by social uprisings and music festivals like Woodstock, was a visible marker of changing norms.
- Clothing Shift: Mini-skirts, Hippie beads
- Accessories: Peace sign medallions
- Inspiration: Social change, Musical influence
Hair Trends of the Groovy Sixties
In contrast to the 1950s, the 1960s saw women’s hair get shorter and men’s hair longer. However, the traditional styles were still donned by both. And with hippie hair, both genders coiffed long hair.
Iconic Hairdos from the 60s Era
Voluminous Crowns and Natural Expressions
With movements shaking the foundation of American life, from civil rights protests to anti-Vietnam War rallies, hairstyles weren’t immune to the winds of change. They too were a canvas for expressing the evolving ethos of young people, defining the iconic looks of popular culture.
- Naturally Bold Curls
- Amid the Black Power movement, the Afro claimed its place not just as a fashion statement but as a proud showcase of natural beauty and African American identity. Adopted by both black and white Americans, the Afro became a universal symbol of the decade’s latter phase, pushing back against traditional norms.
- Sky-High Coiffures
- The Beehive buzzed into the spotlight, largely thanks to influential groups like the Ronettes. As the name suggests, hair was sculpted into a towering, cone-like form that exuded drama.
Simplistic Elegance and Cultural Rebellion
- Sleek Bobs
- Mrs. Kennedy led the charge with the Flipped Bob, a style that was swiftly emulated by countless American women. Diana Ross and Elizabeth Montgomery also wore their locks in similar fashion, exuding an air of sophistication.
- Puffed-Up ‘Dos
- A full Bouffant reflected the zeitgeist of the mid-60s, further popularized by icons like Jackie Kennedy. It bordered on being a statement piece, symbolizing the high school socialite or the put-together woman strolling past New York boutiques.
- Crop Cut Charm
- The Pixie cut, made famous by Twiggy and Mia Farrow, brought a no-fuss freshness to women’s styling, symbolizing independence and modernity.
The Carefree and Lengthy Mane
Unencumbered Locks
Straight and long—that was the unmingled essence of Hippie Hair, emblematic of the Summer of Love and Woodstock Festival, where free love reigned. Headbands often accompanied this counterculture staple as a token of peace and musical harmony.
Breezy Styles for Gents
- Rough-Cut Swagger
- Brought over by The Beatles from the United Kingdom, the Mop Top became a hallmark of American kids eager to mimic the cool factor of the Rolling Stones era. This tousled look marked a departure from the slick conformity of the late 1950s, capturing the rebellious spirit of college youth and filtering into everyday scenes—from grocery stores to campus grounds.
Popular Hairstyles of the 1960s
Afros
With the civil rights movement came the popularity of Afro Hairstyle. With a renewed sense of identity, many African American men and women ported this natural hairstyle. However, Caucasians could also be seen wearing their hair this way as well. The Afro was also a political statement reflecting “Black Pride.”
Beehive
Popularized by the singing group the Ronetts, the beehive is achieved by piling the hair on top of the hair in a cone shape. The shape resembles a true beehive, hence the name.
Flipped Bob
At the forefront of the popularity of the Bob hairstyle, we see Jacqueline Kennedy. Diana Ross and Elizabeth Montgomery also followed suit with the bob.
Bouffant
The Bouffant hairstyle was trendy by the mid-1960s. Again we see a hairstyle that Jackie Kennedy would commonly wear.
Pixie
The Pixie is a short hairstyle that was popularized by the supermodel Twiggy and movie star Mia Farrow.
Hippie Hair
We can’t leave the 1960s hairstyles without mentioning Hippie Hair. The Hippie movement of the 60s was one of nonconformity, and one way to do that was through the expression of their hair. Usually just worn straight down and one length, and many times this was paired with a headband.
Mop Top
One of the most popular hairstyles for men was introduced in the United States by the mega-group, The Beatles. Called the Mop Top, it lent to a longer, messier cut than the shorter, slicker, classic look of the 1950s.
Entertainment
Dance
- The 1960s saw many new dances crop up. Some of the more popular dances were:
- Hitch Hike
- Jerk
- Limbo
- Mashed Potato
- Monkey
- The Pony
- The Loco-Motion
- The Monster Mash
- The Swim
- Twist
- Watusi
Movies
In an era marked by pivotal social developments such as the escalation of the Vietnam War and the drive for civil rights, the sixties brought films that mirrored the zeitgeist. There was the suspense of “Psycho” and the epic tale of “Spartacus”, both setting standards in 1960. New York’s charm in “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” graced the screen in 1961 alongside “West Side Story,” where the fight for love amidst gang rivalries echoed societal tensions. Similarly, “To Kill a Mockingbird” in 1962 illustrated racial injust
Video: 100 Movies Everyone Should Watch Episode 6 1960s
Popular Movies of the 1960s
- Psycho (1960)
- Spartacus (1960)
- Breakfast at Tiffanys (1961)
- West Side Story (1961)
- Dr. No (1962)
- To Kill a Mockingbird ( 1962)
- From Russia With Love (1963)
- The Birds (1963)
- A Hard Day’s Night (1964)
- My Fair Lady ( 1964)
- Doctor Zhivago (1965)
- The Sound of Music (1965)
- A Man for All Season (1966)
- The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly (1966)
- In the Heat of the Night (1967)
- The Graduate (1967)
- 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968)
- Rosemary’s Baby (1968)
- Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969)
- Easy Rider (1969)
- Midnight Cowboy ( 1969)
Music
The 1960s came alive with the pulsing beats of rock and roll. You couldn’t escape the influence of The Beatles and The Rolling Stones, whose sounds underscored a decade replete with pivotal shifts in politics, culture, and society.
Amid the rise of social movements for civil rights and the upheaval of the Vietnam War, a soundscape formed that would define the soul of Western culture. This era introduced a spectrum of influential artists.
Video: Top 10 Billboard Chart Topping Rock Songs of the 60s
Popular Artists and Groups of the 1960s
With the British Invasion of music the Beatles and the Rolling Stones were two of the most renowned bands of the decade, and their impact can still be heard today across the globe.
| Aretha Franklin | Bob Dylan | Chubby Checker | Creedence Clearwater Revival | Elvis Presley |
| James Brown | Janis Joplin | Jimi Hendrix | Marvin Gaye | Roy Orbison |
| Simon & Garfunkel | Smokey Robinson | Sonny & Cher | Steppenwolf | Stevie Wonder |
| The Beach Boys | The Beatles | The Doors | The Drifters | The Everly Brothers |
| The 5th Dimension | The Everly Brothers | The Jefferson Airplane | The Mamas & the Papas | The Monkees |
| The Righteous Brothers | The Rolling Stones | The Supremes | The Temptations | The Who |
Fads and Slang
With the changing environment in the 1960s, along came some fun trends.
Flower Power
One of the most famous slogans of the 1960s, Flower Power, symbolized nonviolence and harmony, especially in regards to the opposition of the Vietnam War. Flowers abounded and were worn in the hair, painted in graffiti, found in fashion, and used elsewhere.
Lava Lamps
Found in homes across America, Lava Lamps were created in the 1960s as a tabletop decorative. Not a lamp in the generic term that gives off light but consists of a wax mixture set in liquid. As the wax warms, it rises to the top and then loses its buoyancy as it cools and returns to the bottom of the lamp.
Peace Symbol
Two peace symbols were prominent in the 1960s. The first represented disarmament of the late 1950s. It consists of a circle with a line from top to bottom and two shorter diagonal lines. The second peace sign was made with the hand. The index and middle fingers are up, while the other two fingers and thumb are clenched. Though both can take on different meanings in the 1960s, they were displayed as a symbol of nonviolence and peaceful harmony.
Tie-Dye
A prevalent fashion trend of the 1960s. Tie-dying is a process in which fabric is folded or twisted and bound with rubber bands and then followed by applying dye(s).
Slang
| Alright – Enthusiastic Yes | Ape – Out Of Control | Beats Me – Don’t Know | Bitchin – Really Good | Blow Your Mind – Be Amazed |
| Book – Leave | Boss – Great | Bread – Money | Bug – Annoy | Bummer – Disappointing Situation |
| Chick – Female | Cool – Good | Crash – Sleep | Cruising – Driving Up And Down A Street | Cruisin’ For A Brusin – Looking For Trouble |
| Dead Head – Fan Of Grateful Dead | Dig It – Understand Or Like | Do Your Own Thing – Do What Makes You Happy | Establishment – Parents/Older Generation | Far Out/Out Of Sight – Cool |
| Flip Out – Get Angry | Flower Child – Hippie | Flower Power – Peaceful, Natural, And Free Lifestyle | Foxy – Sex Appeal | Freaked Out – Scared |
| Fuzz – Police | Generation Gap – | Gimme Some Skin – Shake Hands | Grass – Weed, Marijuana | Groovy – Cool |
| Hang Loose – Relaxing | Head Shop – Store That Sold Drug Paraphernalia | Heavy – Emotional Weight | Hip – Be Cool | Hippie – Members Of Counter Culture / Anti-War Activism |
| Hassle – To Bother | Hit – Drag Off A Cigarette | Later – Goodbye | Lay It On Me – Tell Me | Love In – A Gathering Of People To Be Close (Sexual Or Not) |
| Maryjane – Marijuana | Mellow – Laid-Back | Old Lady/Old Man – Term Of Endearment – Girlfriend/Boyfriend Wife/Husband | Psychedelic – Anything That Expands The Mind In New And Bizarre Ways | Right On – Good, Ok, Terrific |
| Rip Off – Steal | Sit-In – Nonviolent Protest | Slug Bug – Vw Beetle; A Game | Spaced Out – Not Thinking Straight Because Of Alcohol/Drugs | Split – Leave |
| Stoner – Frequent Drug User | Square – A Person Who Is Uncool | It’s A Gas – Fun | What’s Your Bag – |
Games/Toys
The 1960s had kids playing board games that lasted through the decades and can still be found today. Most toys were still gender divided – boys playing with GI Joes and girls hoping to receive a Chatty Cathy or Easy-Bake Oven for the holidays.
Popular Board Games of the 1960s
- Aggravation
- Battleship
- Hi Ho! Cherry-O
- Game of Life
- Mouse Trap
- Operation
Popular Toys of the 1960s
- Chatty Cathy
- Easy Bake Oven
- GI Joe
- Legos
- Spirograph
- Suzy Homemaker
- Viewmaster
- Wham-O SuperBall
Final Words
Reflecting on the 1960s, you’ll find yourself in a vibrant period of American history brimming with social movements. You’ll witness the civil rights movement, where African Americans and white allies band together for equal rights. This era saw young people flocking to the Woodstock music festival and the Summer of Love in San Francisco, expressing sexual freedom and peace instead of military intervention.
The world was on edge during the Vietnam War and Cold War tensions, including the Cuban Missile Crisis. Meanwhile, there was celebration of space race achievements, like Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin landing on the moon.
In the 1960s, there witnessed many firsts for American life:
- Bob Dylan and the Rolling Stones shape popular culture.
- North Carolina’s sit-ins and Freedom Rides challenge public segregation.
- The environmental movement gains traction with Rachel Carson’s Silent Spring.
- The Great Society and War on Poverty, initiated by Presidents Kennedy and Johnson, seek to improve lives.
Remember, your experiences and thoughts about this defining decade enrich our understanding of world history. If the 1960s were before your time, absorbing these lessons allows you to connect with a pivotal period in the United States. Share, reflect, and continue the conversation.
If you have any memories of the 1960s you would like to share, I would love to read them; please comment below.
