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Korean War Ends
The Korean Armistice Agreement ended active combat and established the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), freezing the front near the 38th parallel.
1960s
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A decade of rebellion, exploration, and change.
Pop Culture
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VOLUME
TUNING
Radio Off
Transistor
Radio
Radio
Solid State
Cinema
The Sound of Music
Grossing $78.2 million, this musical starring Julie Andrews captured hearts worldwide and became the highest-grossing film of the decade.
One Hundred and One Dalmatians
Grossing $100 million in ticket sales, Disney’s animated classic charmed audiences with its stylish animation and villainous Cruella de Vil.
The Jungle Book
Grossing $73.7 million, Walt Disney's final personally overseen film, known for its timeless music and lovable characters.
The Graduate
Grossing $44 million, this cultural touchstone captured the confusion and rebellion of a new generation through sharp satire and Dustin Hoffman's breakout performance.
Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid
Grossing $29.2 million, this buddy western starring Paul Newman and Robert Redford blended charm, style, and tragedy.
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The Beverly Hillbillies
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Bonanza
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The Dick Van Dyke Show
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The Andy Griffith Show
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Bewitched
NASA MISSION LOG
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G.I. Joe
The first action figure, launched in 1964.
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Easy-Bake Oven
Mini oven kids used to bake treats under a light bulb.
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Etch A Sketch
Mechanical drawing pad for kids.
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Rock ’Em Sock ’Em Robots
Boxing toy with mechanical plastic fighters.
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Barbie Dreamhouse
Plastic suburban home for Barbie’s expanding life.
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Creepy Crawlers
A creative mold-making toy introduced in 1964 that let kids make rubbery bugs.
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Super Ball
A high-bouncing rubber ball that became a craze in the mid-60s.
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Lite-Brite
A glowing pegboard introduced in 1967 that let children create illuminated pictures.
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Chatty Cathy
A talking doll released in 1960 that spoke random phrases when a string was pulled.
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Hot Wheels
Miniature die-cast cars and track sets launched by Mattel in 1968.
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Operation
A battery-powered skill game where players removed body parts with tweezers without touching the edge.
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Barrel of Monkeys
A simple linking game introduced in the late '60s involving plastic monkeys with hook arms.
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The Economy
Sterling Cooper Draper Pryce Report
1960—1969
Fiscal Decade Overview
Median Household Income
$6,600
Median Home Price
$16,000
Median Rent
$71
Average New Car Price
$2,850
Minimum Wage
$1.6
Unemployment Rate
4.8%
Inflation Rate
2.53%
College Tuition Avg
$750
Mortgage Rate Avg
5.75%
Savings Rate
9%
Percent Living With Parents
9.15%
Percent Homeowners Under 30
47%
Avg Age Marriage Men
22.8
Avg Age Marriage Women
20.3
Avg Age Moving Out
21.5
Avg Age First Child
22.1
Hours To Afford Home
$10,000
Hours To Afford College Year
468.75
CONFIDENTIAL
"The Golden Age"
Gentlemen, look at the numbers. The longest uninterrupted period of economic expansion in history.
Unemployment is down. Disposable income is up. The American consumer isn't just buying products; they're buying a lifestyle.
From Mustangs to color TVs, the message is clear: The future is now, and it's for sale.
Market Sentiment
NASA MISSION LOG
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GALLON OF MILK
$0.49
0.31 hrs @ min wage
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DOZEN EGGS
$0.53
0.33 hrs @ min wage
DATA_FIELD_3
LOAF OF BREAD
$0.22
0.14 hrs @ min wage
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NEW CAR
$2,850
1781.25 hrs @ min wage
DATA_FIELD_5
YEAR OF COLLEGE TUITION
$750
468.75 hrs @ min wage
DATA_FIELD_6
NEW HOME
$16,000
10000.00 hrs @ min wage
DATA_FIELD_7
MOVIE TICKET
$1
0.63 hrs @ min wage
DATA_FIELD_8
POSTAGE STAMP
$0.05
0.03 hrs @ min wage
DATA_FIELD_9
GASOLINE (PER GALLON)
$0.31
0.19 hrs @ min wage
DATA_FIELD_10
TELEPHONE (MONTHLY COST)
$5
3.13 hrs @ min wage
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NASA MISSION LOG
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[1] Factory Worker
[2] Secretary
[3] Retail Clerk
[4] Truck Driver
[5] Construction Laborer
[6] Telephone Operator
DREAM_JOBS.DAT
[1] Astronaut
[2] Engineer
[3] Doctor
[4] Lawyer
[5] Scientist
[6] College Professor
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Space Age Tech
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FIG. 01
Pat. Pending
Laser
Invented in 1960, lasers became foundational for technologies in medicine, telecommunications, and computing.
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Pat. Pending
Computer Mouse
Invented by Douglas Engelbart in 1964, it revolutionized how humans interact with computers.
FIG. 03
Pat. Pending
ATMs
The first cash-dispensing ATM was installed in 1969, transforming banking convenience.
FIG. 04
Pat. Pending
Compact Cassette
Introduced by Philips in 1963, it changed the way people recorded and listened to music.
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Pat. Pending
Telstar Satellite
Launched in 1962, Telstar enabled live transatlantic television broadcasts.
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Pat. Pending
Integrated Circuit Advancements
The 1960s saw miniaturized circuits gain traction, leading to modern computing.
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Pat. Pending
Cordless Power Tools
Black & Decker introduced battery-powered drills for NASA in the early 60s, paving the way for home tools.
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Pat. Pending
Word Processing Software
IBM’s Magnetic Tape/Selectric Typewriter in 1964 marked the start of computerized text editing.
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Pat. Pending
LED (Light Emitting Diode)
First visible-spectrum LED was invented in 1962, forming the basis of modern displays and lighting.
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Pat. Pending
Touch-Tone Telephone
Introduced in 1963, it replaced rotary dials with keypads, speeding up communication.
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Ford Mustang
$2,368
Launched in 1964, this stylish and affordable 'pony car' appealed to young Americans seeking freedom and speed. It averaged about 18 mpg.
Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray
$4,372
A sleek, powerful sports car and a symbol of American engineering excellence. The 1963–1967 Sting Ray models averaged around 14 mpg.
Volkswagen Beetle
$1,599
An affordable, reliable import embraced by the counterculture. Known for its simplicity and efficiency, it achieved about 25–30 mpg.
Chevrolet Impala
$2,654
A popular full-size sedan offering comfort, style, and performance. It was a top seller throughout the decade, with mileage around 14–16 mpg.
Pontiac GTO
$3,200
Widely considered the first true American muscle car, it debuted in 1964 with bold styling and a powerful V8, averaging roughly 12–14 mpg.
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SUMMARY
The 1960s were marked by landmark civil rights legislation, growing federal social programs, and escalating Cold War tensions. Domestically, the decade saw transformative progress toward racial equality. Internationally, the U.S. navigated crises in Cuba, Vietnam, and space.
Major Policies
Civil Rights Act (1964)
Voting Rights Act (1965)
Medicare and Medicaid (1965)
The Immigration and Nationality Act (1965)
The Great Society initiatives
Presidents of the 1960s
John F. Kennedy
1961–1963 • Democratic
35th U.S. President. Advanced civil rights, launched the Apollo program goal to land on the moon, managed the Cuban Missile Crisis, and established the Peace Corps. Assassinated in 1963.
Lyndon B. Johnson
1963–1969 • Democratic
36th U.S. President. Signed the Civil Rights Act (1964) and Voting Rights Act (1965), created Medicare and Medicaid, and escalated U.S. involvement in Vietnam under the Great Society agenda.
Richard Nixon
1969–1974 • Republican
37th U.S. President. Began his term in 1969, pursued ‘law and order’ domestically, initiated Vietnamization and detente groundwork; most of his tenure extends into the 1970s.
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March on Washington
Over 250,000 people gathered in Washington, D.C. to demand civil and economic rights, culminating in Martin Luther King Jr.'s 'I Have a Dream' speech.
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Assassination of John F. Kennedy
President Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas, Texas, sending shockwaves through the nation and altering the political landscape.
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Apollo 11 Moon Landing
Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first humans to walk on the moon, fulfilling Kennedy’s vision and securing a symbolic Cold War victory.
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Woodstock Music & Art Fair
A defining moment for the counterculture, drawing over 400,000 people to celebrate peace, music, and social revolution.
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Tet Offensive
A massive surprise attack by North Vietnamese forces that eroded U.S. public support for the Vietnam War and shifted media coverage.
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Ask not what your country can do for you – ask what you can do for your country.
— John F. Kennedy, Inaugural Address, 1961
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"The Eagle Has Landed"
July 20, 1969. Over 600 million people watched as Neil Armstrong took humanity's first steps on another world. It was the culmination of the Space Race and a moment of unity for a divided planet.
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