History of the United States (1945–1964) Summary

1960s: the Way We Lived The political unrest and social activism of the 1960s brought dramatic changes in the way many Americans lived. The civil rights movement, the gay liberation movement, and the ... Read more

A human aorta transplant is performed, the hepititis A virus is isolated and photographed, and penicillin is synthesized. 26 Jan. A new antibiotic, Terramycin, is developed. 7 Mar. Blood tests for... Read more