Important Events In The 60's

“That’s one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind“ – Neil Armstrong . One of the greatest events that happened in the 60’s was the landing on the moon. Other events in the 60’s included important people such as Martin Luther King Jr., Neil Armstrong and John F. Kennedy. These people not only changed the 60’s, but changed America's future. They also lived in a time where fashion was starting to change. The 60’s fashion was influenced by particular events creating changes throughout the era.

From Martin Luther King Jr’s stance on racism to the Vietnam war, the 60’s included many events that impacted America as a whole. Due to the fact Presidents Kennedy and Johnson were in office, they led America to do things such as the Vietnam War, American landing on the moon, Martin Luther King Jr. breakout, and more. During Martin Luther King Jr’s campaign, racism was arguably at its peak. The “KKK” (Ku Klux Klan), a secret society of white southerners in the U.S formed to resist the emancipation of slaves (TheFreeDictionary 352), was founded in the mid 60’s and Martin Luther was the representation for the blacks to rebel against it, along with other government issues that went against racial equality. He helped
The 60’s leaders played a role in racism, the Vietnam War, and a trip to the moon. After all these events, fashion continues to change. From bell-bottoms to leather jackets and family outfits, the 60’s had it all. Much of this was because of celebrities or hippies were wearing it. They were the fashion leaders of the 60’s. The 60’s era was a turning point for men because they added color to their dark, traditional wardrobe. Women can be thankful for the 60’s because it influenced the idea of shortening the skirt and other clothing, something that you see a lot of in this time. Thank-you 60’s for your generous