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This conflict, often referred to as America's longest and most controversial war, dominated U.S. foreign policy during the 1960s and early 1970s.
What is the Vietnam War?
This iconic activist refused to give up her seat on a segregated bus in Montgomery, Alabama, sparking the civil rights movement.
Who is Rosa Parks?
This American rock band's album 'Pet Sounds,' released in 1966, is hailed as one of the greatest albums of all time, featuring hits like 'Wouldn't It Be Nice.
Who are the Beach Boys?
In the 1960s, this phrase was used to describe someone who was unconventional or against the mainstream, often associated with the counterculture movement.
What is "hippie"?
This controversial psychological experiment, conducted in 1971, simulated a prison environment and had to be terminated early due to extreme participant behavior.
What is the Stanford prison experiment?
This doctrine, named after a U.S. president, declared that the United States would provide military and economic assistance to any nation threatened by communism.
What is the Truman Doctrine?
In 1969, patrons of this New York City establishment resisted a police raid, sparking riots and marking a significant moment in the LGBTQ+ rights movement.
What is the Stonewall Inn?
This influential American singer-songwriter, known for his protest songs and iconic hits like "Blowin' in the Wind," rose to prominence during the 1960s folk revival.
Who is Bob Dylan?
This iconic event, held in 1969, is considered a pivotal moment in the history of music festivals, featuring performances by Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, and The Who.
What is Woodstock?
In 1968, this popular children's toy, consisting of small plastic bricks that could be interlocked to build various structures, was introduced by a Danish company.
What is LEGO?
This covert operation, conducted by the CIA in 1961, aimed to overthrow the communist government of Fidel Castro in Cuba but ended in failure and embarrassment for the United States.
What is the Bay of Pigs Invasion?
Known for his opposition to the Vietnam War, this heavyweight champion famously declared, "I ain't got no quarrel with them Viet Cong."
Who is Muhammad Ali?
This American experimental rock band, known for their collaboration with artist Andy Warhol, released their debut album featuring songs like 'Heroin' and 'Sunday Morning' during the 1960s.
Who are The Velvet Underground?
This term, coined by Andy Warhol in the 1960s, refers to mass-produced art that mimics popular culture, often featuring everyday objects or celebrities.
What is pop art?
This beloved children's television show first aired in 1969, aiming to educate preschoolers through entertaining content.
What is Sesame Street?
This 1972 diplomatic breakthrough between the United States and the Soviet Union limited the number of intercontinental ballistic missiles each nation could possess.
What is the Strategic Arms Limitation Treaty (SALT I)?
This organization, founded in 1969, staged protests and acts of civil disobedience against the Vietnam War, advocating for peace and social justice.
What is the Students for a Democratic Society (SDS)?
This American singer, known as the "Queen of Soul, became a symbol of empowerment and inspiration during the tumultuous 1960s and 1970s.
Who is Aretha Franklin?
In the 1960s, this term referred to a person who was considered to be excessively interested in their appearance, fashion, and social life.
What is a "mod"?
This fictional British spy made his big screen debut in the 1962 film "Dr. No."
Who is James Bond?
This 1960 event marked the first televised debates between presidential candidates, forever changing the nature of political campaigning.
What is the Kennedy-Nixon debates?
This influential feminist work, published in 1963, is credited with sparking the second wave of feminism in the United States.
What is "The Feminine Mystique" by Betty Friedan?
In Marvin Gaye's 1971 song, featured as track 2 on his album titled "What's Going On" this is the plea made to his sibling, reflecting the turmoil and questioning of societal issues during the 1960s and 1970s.
What is "What's Happening Brother"?
This 1971 film, directed by Stanley Kubrick, is based on Anthony Burgess's dystopian novel and explores themes of free will, government control, and the nature of evil.
What is A Clockwork Orange?
Popularized by designer Mary Quant, this fashion item became an iconic symbol of the sixties.
What is the mini skirt?