1969: The Year Everything Changed (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781510743076)

Woodstock, the moon landing, Charles Manson, Richard Nixon, the Vietnam War, and more. A must-read for baby boomers and the generations that came after

Here is a rich, comprehensive narrative, chronicling an unparalleled year in American society in all its explosive ups and downs. 1969. The very mention of this year summons indelible memories.

• Woodstock and Altamont.
• Charles Manson and the Zodiac Killer.
• The televised moon landing
• Ted Kennedy's address after Chappaquiddick.
• The Amazin' Mets and Broadway Joe's Jets.
• The Stonewall Riots and the Days of Rage.
• The first punk and metal albums hit the airwaves.
• Swinger culture became chic.
• The Santa Barbara oil slick and Cuyahoga River fire
• The My Lai massacre inspired impassioned debate on the Vietnam War.
• Richard Nixon spoke of "The Silent Majority" while John and Yoko urged us to "Give Peace a Chance."
• And more

In this rich and comprehensive narrative, Rob Kirkpatrick chronicles an unparalleled year in American society in all its explosive ups and downs.

Author: Rob Kirkpatrick
ISBN-10: 1510743073
ISBN-13: 9781510743076
Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/07/2019
Pages: 432
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.00lbs
Size: 8.20h x 5.50w x 1.30d