Difference between revisions of "1960s"
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| − | This term frequently refers to the time period beginning in January of 1960 and ending in December of 1969. However, the cultural significance of the "1960s" of ten refers to a broader span of time. Many people believe that the cultural time period was ushered in by U.S. President | + | This term frequently refers to the time period beginning in January of 1960 and ending in December of 1969. However, the cultural significance of the "1960s" of ten refers to a broader span of time. Many people believe that the cultural time period was ushered in by U.S. President John F. Kennedy in his inaugural speech. The end of the "1960s" is generally extended to the U.S. presidential election of 1972. <br> |
| + | This Time period in was marked by social and political upheaval in the United States as well as other nations. | ||
== Significant People == | == Significant People == | ||
Revision as of 11:20, 2 September 2008
Summary
This term frequently refers to the time period beginning in January of 1960 and ending in December of 1969. However, the cultural significance of the "1960s" of ten refers to a broader span of time. Many people believe that the cultural time period was ushered in by U.S. President John F. Kennedy in his inaugural speech. The end of the "1960s" is generally extended to the U.S. presidential election of 1972.
This Time period in was marked by social and political upheaval in the United States as well as other nations.
Significant People
John F. Kennedy 
