9781616080556

1969

Format: Paperback

ISBN13: 9781616080556

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Overview

Woodstock, the moon landing, Charles Manson, Richard Nixon, the Vietnam War, and more. A must-read for baby boomers and the generations that came after!

Here is a rich, comprehensive narrative, chronicling an unparalleled year in American society in all its explosive ups and downs. 1969. The very mention of this year summons indelible memories.
  • Woodstock and Altamont.
  • Charles Manson and the Zodiac Killer.
  • The televised moon landing
  • Ted Kennedy's address after Chappaquiddick.
  • The Amazin' Mets and Broadway Joe's Jets.
  • The Stonewall Riots and the Days of Rage.
  • The first punk and metal albums hit the airwaves.
  • Swinger culture became chic.
  • The Santa Barbara oil slick and Cuyahoga River fire
  • The My Lai massacre inspired impassioned debate on the Vietnam War.
  • Richard Nixon spoke of "The Silent Majority" while John and Yoko urged us to "Give Peace a Chance."
  • And more!

In this rich and comprehensive narrative, Rob Kirkpatrick chronicles an unparalleled year in American society in all its explosive ups and downs.

ISBN-13

9781616080556

ISBN-10

1616080558

Weight

0.67 Pounds

Dimensions

5.50 x 0.70 x 8.25 In

List Price

$16.99

Format

Paperback

Language

English

Pages

320 pages

Publisher

Skyhorse

Published On

2011-01-24



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