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President John F. Kennedy
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The 1960s United States
The 1960s in the United States was one of the most turbulent decades in U.S. history. Music, fashion and art all became intertwined with politics, and resulted in a decade that is remembered to this day as one of both violent confrontation and incredible achievement.
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Insights for the 1960s United States
- The civil rights movement came to the forefront of national attention in the 1960s, as the institution of segregation that had been in place since the end of Reconstruction was challenged in the courts, daily life and in the streets. Find more about Reconstruction and segregation in the “The Civil War” section of this guide.
- For information on the feminist movement, see the “The United States in the 1970s” section of this guide.
Top Sites for the 1960s United States
For the history of the civil rights movement …
The Seattle Times presents a discussion of Martin Luther King, Jr., and the civil rights movement. Find a timeline, a photo gallery and a section on people and events in African American history.
For information about President John F. Kennedy ...
The John F. Kennedy Presidential Library & Museum covers all aspects of Kennedy’s presidency, including the Cuban Missile Crisis and his assassination. There are links to historical resources, a timeline and resources for students and teachers.
For the Vietnam War …
PBS' “Vietnam Online” offers biographies of important participants, a timeline, maps, personal recollections and a teacher’s guide.
Vassar College publishes “The Wars for Vietnam: 1945–1975,” an impressive Web site with a chronology of the War. You’ll also find primary sources related to the war and an overview of the battles fought.
For information about the space program and the moon landing ...
Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum presents "Space Race," an exhibition on the history of the space race from its beginnings as a military program to the current era. Learn about sending a man to the moon, and the history of the Soviet space program.
TheSpaceRace.com is a multimedia site devoted to the Gemini, Mercury and Apollo space programs. Look for a guide to the technology and people behind the space program, links to other space-related sites, a discussion forum and a section on news and current events.
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