popular culture in the 60s alyssa, ragina, erin, roxanne, and jon
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Popular Culture in the 60s
Alyssa, Ragina, Erin, Roxanne, and Jon
Minimum WageMinimum Wage
Minimum wage was $1.00
The average salary was $4,743
Pop Music
Popular music was changed in the mid-60s mostly by the
drug scene.
Music and Dance
Chubby Checker introduced “the Twist” on the hit TV program American Bandstand
Bell-BottomsBell-bottoms were fashioned after naval uniformsbellbottoms became the fashion statement of the bohemian sector of young society in the late 1960's. They also became a prominent symbol of the wildly stylish 1970's. Made of denim, the popularity of the pants was enormous, however, they were unavailable in many parts of the country where they were seen as too much of a fashion statement.
TIE-DYE T-SHIRTS
The origins of Tie-dye T-shirts are believed to have begun in Nigeria where women would tie cotton fabrics into knots and then dip them into dyes
Popularity of the Tie-Dye T-shirt took off in the 1960s during the hippie/peace movement.
Nehru Jacket
The Nehru Jacket was a common jacket for men in the 1960s.
The two features lacking on the Jacket were Lapels and Collars.
Troll Dolls
Troll Dolls were the second largest selling doll in the U.S. during the 60s.
Another name for the doll was the Dammit Doll in honor of creator Thomas Dam.
Barbie Dolls
In the first year on the market, 351,000 dolls were sold
The first Barbie Doll was sold for $3.00
Skateboarding
Skateboarding began in the areas surrounding California beaches This sport is still very popular today
Slot Cars
A slot car is a miniature replica of a full-size automobile or race car which is driven on race tracks or drag strips every weekend during the spring, summer and fall.
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