by Meagan Paese | Sep 21, 2016 | History
Flower Power Flower power was a slogan used during the late 1960s and early 1970s as a symbol of passive resistance and non-violence ideology. It is rooted in the opposition movement to the Vietnam War. The expression was coined by the American beat poet Allen...
by Meagan Paese | Sep 7, 2016 | History
Alan Freed – Rock n Roll in the 1950’s Alan Freed was an American disc jockey who became known for promoting a mix of blues, country and rhythm and blues music on the radio in the US and Europe under the name rock n roll. While attending Ohio State University,...
by Meagan Paese | Aug 30, 2016 | History
1) Politics Richard Nixon Richard Nixon was the 37th President of the United States and served from 1969 to 1974. He was the only U.S. president to resign from the office. He had many successes as well such as signing the Public Health Cigarette Smoking Act, banning...
by Meagan Paese | Aug 1, 2016 | History
Music performers with only one top 40 hit have been featured in the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s. Additionally, every genre has had its share from rock, pop, soul, doo wop, British Invasion, Garage Rock, Psychedelic music, bubblegum pop, soft rock, disco, easy listening and...
by Meagan Paese | Jul 29, 2016 | History
1) Politics Federal Aid Highway Act June, 29, 1956, President Eisenhower signed the Federal Aid Highway Act, creating the highway system in the United States. 2) Major Events Frank Sinatra This singer, actor, and producer who was one of the most popular and...
by Meagan Paese | Jul 27, 2016 | History
1) Politics Harry Truman Harry Truman was the President as the 1950’s began. Truman’s presidency was a turning point in foreign affairs, as the United States engaged in an international foreign policy and renounced isolationism. However, he was unable to stop...
