Come visit what is often referred to as a period of counterculture and revolution in social norms.
The 1960’s… changes in hair styles, clothing, sexuality, formalities and music.
John Kennedy was elected the youngest and first Catholic president… subsequently assassinated.
Creation of Medicare and Medicaid.
Vietnam and the Tet Offensive.
Thousands of protesters converge on the Democratic National Convention to protest the war. Violent confrontations between protesters and police.
Hippies.
Woodstock music festival.
Astronaut Neil Armstrong sets foot on the moon, fulfilling John Kennedy’s pledge to land a man on the moon by the end of the decade.
The Beatles, Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, Jimi Hendrix, the Doors and many others move into music the sounds and thoughts of people involved in cultural movements.
Republican candidate Richard Nixon is elected President of the United States.
And, so much more… it’s taken a lot of work, but our 1960’s senior pictures are there now. Come take a look!
http://sayvillealumni.org/1960s/