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.
The book, 1969: The Year Everything Changed [Bulk, Wholesale, Quantity] ISBN#9781616080556 in Paperback by Rob Kirkpatrick may be ordered in bulk quantities. Minimum starts at 25 copies. Availability based on publisher status and quantity being ordered.
Details
Format:
Paperback
Publication Date:
01/24/2011
ISBN-10:
1616080558
ISBN-13:
9781616080556
Pages:
320
Publisher:
Skyhorse
