Political Events
This ambitious set of initiatives lead by President Lyndon B. Johnson involved job reform, Medicare & Medicaid, education reform, and urban development.
What is the Great Society?
After first capturing the hearts of England’s youth, this British band started the “British Invasion” in America after appearing on “The Ed Sullivan Show.”
What are The Beatles?
This act was passed in 1963, and was the first piece of legislation to regulate air pollution.
What is the Clean Air Act?
After being introduced in 1967, this sporting competition marked the rise of football's popularity.
What is the AFL-NFL?
A highly controversial war that took place during the 60s.
What is the Vietnam War?
Known for the fruity juice, loved by all American Families, created in 1969.
What is Capri Sun?
Serving as the 35th United States President from 1961 - 1963, this figure was assassinated whilst driving in a motorcade in Dallas, Texas, allegedly by former US Marine Lee Harvey Owald.
Who is John F. Kennedy?
This science fiction series that ran from 1966-1969 contains the phrase “to seek out new life and new civilizations, to boldly go where no man has gone before” within its opening credits.
What is Star Trek?
This book written by Rachel Carson sparked the modern environmental movement, and raised awareness of the danger of pesticides, such as DDT.
What Is Silent Spring?
The first of its franchises opened in 1962, by Glen W. Bell. Named after himself, he took advantage of the business industry for fast food chains, and expanded rapidly.
What is Taco Bell Corporation?
This increased the US’ engagement in the Vietnam War. It prompted Congress to grant President Lyndon B. Johnson broad powers to conduct military operations.
What is the Gulf of Tonkin Incident?
Known for their vicious killings, identity still unknown, this killer was known for targeting couples and interests in astrological signs.
Who was the zodiac killer?
This Landmark legislation introduced in 1965 was aimed at overcoming legal barriers preventing African Americans from voting in elections.
What is the Voting Rights Act?
Originally introduced in the 1953 novel “Casino Royale,” this M16 agent was portrayed by Sean Connery in seven different films during the past decade.
Who is James Bond?
Known for his “I Have a Dream Speech”, this man is remembered for his peaceful protests for the African American community, and lastly had a mass following.
Who is Martin Luther King?
After being introduced in the 1830s, this sport is currently reaching striking fame.
What is baseball?
A key factor in the US’ involvement in the Vietnam War, this idea led to significant military and financial support from successive U.S. presidents, further escalating conflict.
What is the Domino Theory?
Known for an indulgent breakfast that is convenient, has variation of flavors, and shaped for a toaster.
What is Pop-Tart?
This five day long crisis started when President John F. Kennedy revealed that Soviet missile bases have been located in the country of Cuba.
What is the Cuban Missile Crisis?
One of the lead pioneers of the pop art movement, this artist was most known for his purposely lackluster works such as “Campbell’s Soup Cans” and “Marylin Diptych.”
Who is Andy Warhol?
This event which occurred on June 28th, 1969 in Greenwich Village led to the creation of the Gay Liberation Movement.
What are the Stonewall Riots?
Known for its pharmaceuticals, this company was taken over by Eugene N. Beesley in 1969. He majorly expanded sales in his short tenure.
What is Eli Lilly Company?
This event was a turning point in public opinion for the war, which in turn contributed to a decline in support.
What is the Tet Offensive?
This American company invented the system/360 in 1964, a line of computers designed to handle both business and scientific tasks.
What is IBM?
This slogan from former president John F. Kennedy's political campaign represents challenges facing the United States during the past decade.
What is "New Frontier?"
This two player game, lets players rally a virtual ball back and forth on a screen.
What is Tennis for Two?
Known for the phrase “turn on, tune in, drop out,” this American psychologist despised authority while promoting the use of LSD and other psychoactive drugs.
Who is Timothy Leary?
He was the first man to regain the world heavyweight title after loosing it, he did this in a rematch against Ingemar Johansson in 1960.
Who is Floyd Patterson?
A policy made by Pres. Richard Nixon to gradually withdraw American troops and transfer primary responsibility of fighting the war to the South Vietnamese.
What is ‘Vietnamization’?
Known as the "Wonder Drug" for its ability to treat anxiety and insomnia, this drug later became less used due to its highly addictive nature.
What is Valium?