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    Fashions Of The Sixties – A Guide For Costumes Women Early 60’s - Dresses were worn at knee length. The "Jackie Kennedy Look" was very popular. It included sleeveless A-line dresses‚ short boxy jackets with ¾ length sleeves‚ slim skirts‚ pillbox hats‚ white gloves‚ and large sunglasses. Hair was worn in bouffant styles. Mid 60’s - Dresses and skirts were worn about 4 inches above the knee. Fabrics were brightly colored and black and white optical art patterns were popular. Short white go-go

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    1960s History

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    Veronica Diaferio SS310 Unit 2 Assignment From the end of World War II in 1945 to the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991‚ the Cold War dominated international affairs. It was a global struggle between the United States and the Soviet Union. (Smithsonian Institution‚ 2000) Cold War: this term is used to describe the relationship between America and the Soviet Union 1945 to 1980. Neither side ever fought the other - the consequences would be too appalling - but they did ‘fight’ for their beliefs

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    Literature’s Link to Culture in the 1960’s The 1960’s were a momentous decade in the United States. Notably‚ the civil rights movement and the activities associated with counterculture–referred to as hippies–were becoming normal. The literature of the ‘60s reflects these new age ideals; but‚ two books in particular translate this message. To Kill a Mockingbird (which was the literary genius of Harper Lee) tells a tale of racial equality and The Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test written by Tom Wolfe‚ which

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    Culture is culture for a reason. Ellen Goodman argues in “Family Counterculture” that parents need to counter the culture of today‚ but major shifts are happening in the American landscape‚ and it isn’t all about which sneakers are the most popular or pushing junk food onto kids. Culture today also echoes the ideas‚ values‚ and morals of the American people‚ and although not all ideas‚ values‚ and morals should be accepted by children‚ not all of them should be censored by worried parents. Children

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    increasing difficulty today as the media no longer cares about the well-being of children. Every ad is aimed to appeal to a child’s wants‚ and as money is no object to them‚ they pull at a parent’s heart until all is forgotten. In the essay‚ “Family Counterculture‚” Ellen Goodman expresses this common struggle of parenthood. Each parent quoted vents their frustration of so much counterculturing. But no one’s considered‚ “What if we didn’t have TV?” Countering the culture without a TV would be easier to

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    Summary of City of Bones

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    One night at a club‚ 15-year-old Clarissa "Clary" Fray witnesses an apparent murder by a strange teenager whom no one else can see‚ Jace Wayland. He tells her the victim was actually a disguised demon. The next day‚ after Clary sees Jace again‚ she returns home to find her mother Jocelyn Fray‚ missing and her apartment trashed and occupied by a monstrous creature. Clary defeats it but is injured. Jace finds her and takes her to his home‚ "The Institute‚" an old Gothic cathedral that normal humans

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    1960s Muscle Cars

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    years but none as popular as the muscle cars of the 1960’s. The 1960’s was a golden era for American automakers with the creation of the vintage iron. With that era long gone‚ the automakers were driven to recreate visions of the past. The 1960’s muscle car is the inspiration to the newly resurrected models of 2010 with great style and performance. Muscle cars are an American icon‚ and it still holds true with the best redesigned models from the 1960’s: Chevy Camaro‚ Dodge Challenger‚ and Ford Mustang

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    Student Movement 1960

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    In 1960‚ the united states of America play a vital role because it was something bring new changes and social order in the government. Student Movement‚ Vietnam Movement‚ Women Movement‚ Gay Right Movement and Environmental Movement are the last movements that happen on that era to bring a new change in the U.S. Student Movement in 1960: The student movement worked mainly to fight racism and hardship‚ increase student rights‚ and to end the Vietnam War. The students expect to hand power to the people

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    Fashion In The 1960's

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    John Fairchild‚ fashion critic during the 1960’s‚ once said “Style is an expression of individualism mixed with charisma. Fashion is something that comes after a style.” Not so long during the 1960s’ the world of fashion was a colorful and creative era ‚ it was filled with many fashion icons and beautiful designs. Clothing trends‚ styles‚ magazine models‚ icons‚and glamour was every girl’s highlight everyday. Throughout the 1960’s‚ the fashion of the time was always changing for teen girls they would

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    How the 1960 Presidential Elections Are Similar to the 2008 Presidential Elections During The Cold War in 1960‚ the U.S presidential elections were going on. Either J.F.K or Richard Nixon would become the 35th President of the United States of America. It is one of the most memorable events in history‚ and the world first telecasted presidential election. In 2008 the new presidential elections have begun‚ the race between B.Obama and J.Macain. This is said to be one of the most important elections

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