What do you think you remember about the 1960s? (Caution: there are those who say that if you remember the 1960s you weren’t really there?) What are the stereotypes of the 1960s that come to mind from movies, books, and other things?
Some of the bumper stickers from this era included “Make Love, Not War,” “Draft Beer, Not Boys,” and “Kill a Commie for Christ.”
Clothing styles of the 1960s included bell-bottom pants, Nehru jackets, go-go boots, and tie-dye fabrics. This was also the era in which water beds were introduced. For ambience there were lava lamps, black lights, and Day-Glo colors.
The dances of the 1960s include the Swim, Watusi, Monkey, Freddie, Jerk, Frug, and Shaggy Dog. With regard to music, Roger Moog invented a practical electronic keyboard for synthesizing music and a group called The Beatles was popular.
With regard to books, this was the era of Silent Spring, Unsafe at Any Speed, and The American Way of Death.
Slot cars were a popular fad during this decade. Shown above is the slot-car track at the LeMay—America’s Car Museum in Tacoma, Washington.
A major innovation during the 1970s was the introduction of urethane wheels for the skateboard. With the new wheels, skateboarders to corner faster and to perform the numerous “tricks” that we see in skateboard parks today.
Television:
In the 1960s, color TV programs became the norm rather than the exception on the three television networks. Some of the TV programs of this era included:
The Andy Griffith Show
The Flintstones
Dr. Kildare
Ben Casey
The Beverly Hillbillies
The Dick Van Dyke Show
My Favorite Martian
Bewitched
The Munsters
The Addams Family
Gilligan’s Island
Get Smart
Star Trek
Automobiles:
Shown above is a 1963 Ford Galaxie XL on display at the Montana Auto Museum. The designation “XL” means nothing more than “extra lively.” It sold for $3,270.
Shown above is a 1963 Ford Thunderbird on display at the Montana Auto Museum. It sold new for $4,548.
Shown above is a 1960 Chevrolet Impala Convertible on display at the Montana Auto Museum. It sold new for $2,954.
Shown above is a 1961 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible on display at the Montana Auto Museum. It sold new for $3,934.
Shown above is a 1962 Volkswagen Karman Ghia on display in America’s Car Museum in Tacoma, Washington.
Shown above is a 1967 Volkswagen Beetle on display at the Montana Auto Museum.
Your memories and Comments:
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