The 1960s was a decade when hundreds of thousands of ordinary Americans gave new life to the nation’s democratic ideals.
African Americans used sit-ins, freedom rides, and protest marches to fight segregation, poverty, and unemployment. Feminists demanded equal job opportunities and an end to sexual discrimination. Mexican Americans protested discrimination in voting, education, and employment. Native Americans demanded that the government recognize their land claims and the right of tribes to govern themselves. Environmentalists demanded legislation to control the amount of pollution released into the environment.
These wonderful photos were found by chetkresiak that show what life of the US looked like in the 1960s.
Family picnic, 1960, perhaps near Watertown, New York
Howard Johnson’s Hotel, maybe Pennsylvania, 1960
Rest stop on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, 1960
Summer beauties in swimsuits, circa 1960, probably Ohio
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