The 1960's were an exciting, fascinating, and tragic era in the U.S.A. The 60's included many important events that shape our lives today. These events include Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I have a dream" speech, J.F.K. assassination, the hippie era, the Vietnam War, and the 1st humans to go on the moon. There were many more events and inventions during the 60's, which that are very famous and known throughout the world. The 60's played a very important role in American history as a new frontier for the American society. It is also considered by many as the decade of peace, love and war.

Events of The 1960's

In 1960, the 1st televised debate between 2 political officials was shown. In this particular event, the debate was between Senator John F. Kennedy and Richard M. Nixon. This was the debate that showed...