john f. kennedy & the 1960's
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Facts of Pop Culture during the 1960's
Half of the United States Population were younger than 18.
To Kill a Mockingbird was published by Harper Lee in 1960.
The average house costed between $16,500 and $27,900
Colored TV sets were sold in the early 1960's and by the end of the decade, 95% of homes had at least one TV.
The British Invasion, Motown and San Francisco Music took place
Transistor Radios were introduced and were pocket sized.
502 films were released in 1964, leading to an increase of home entertainment.
Evangelicalism was popular as well as relaxed non-denominational churches.
Ice cream parlors were popular
Racial tensions were just beginning
First talking barbie doll
Decade of the Smiley face
Mini skirts and leather boots
Technology including: cash dispensers, tape cassette, and the space race.