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Summary
Summary
Each decade in 20th-century America is known for having a unique history and a different personality. In the 1920s there were flappers and the Charleston, in the 1950s bobby-soxers and hula-hoops, in the 1970s hippies and disco, and in the 1990s Lilith Fair and the World Wide Web. Studying each decade one by one gives readers the chance to get a true feel for the character and events of the time. ""Decades of American History"", an exciting new set, encourages young readers to do just that, exploring each decade of the 20th century in all its colorful history. In addition to coverage of each presidential administration, important events, and historical trends, each compelling book includes information on what was happening in the arts, sciences, popular culture, fashion, and music. Each inviting and user-friendly volume includes 100 or more photographs, box features, pull-out quotations and facts in the margin, a glossary, a further reading list, and an index. Designed to be accessible to young readers, these volumes offer a unique way of learning about the history of America.
Excerpts
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The 1960s was a decade of rejecting the old and embracing the new. A decade of upheaval, the 1960s witnessed the assassination of John F. Kennedy, the Civil Rights movement, the escalation of the Vietnam War, the Beatles' performance on The Ed Sullivan Show, and the successful landing of three astronauts on the Moon. The spirit of change was also seen in the areas of art, music, fashion, movies, television, and literature. America in the 1960s provides a colorful look at this decade of nonconformity. Interesting quotations and facts are called out in the margins, drawing in young readers, and more than 100 photographs depict the people and events of these years. Perfect for upper elementary and junior high school students, this volume offers a lively account of the 1960s. Coverage includes: The presidencies of Dwight Eisenhower, John F. Kennedy, Lyndon Johnson, and Richard Nixon The U.S. arrival of the Beatles The 1964 Civil Rights Act and the March on Washington Hippies, folk music, the Summer of Love, and Woodstock Cesar Chavez's struggle for farmworkers' rights The landing of the first astronauts on the Moon The proposed Equal Rights Amendment (ERA). Excerpted from America in The 1960s by Jim Callan All rights reserved by the original copyright owners. Excerpts are provided for display purposes only and may not be reproduced, reprinted or distributed without the written permission of the publisher.
