THIS IS WHO WE WERE:

In the 1960s

This is Who We Were: In the 1960s explores American life in the 1960s – a truly tumultuous and pivotal decade in our nation. Readers will uncover what life was like for ordinary Americans as they lived through a Social Revolution, the Civil Rights Movement, and the Vietnam War, all in the span of 10 short years. This new series is sure to be of value as both a serious research tool for students of American history as well as an intriguing climb up America's family tree. The richly-illustrated text provides an interesting way to study a truly unique time in American history.

Family Profiles, Historical Snapshots, News Features & Census Data

Profiles

• Olympic Weightlifter in 1960: Washington DC, Rome Italy
• Television Programmer in 1961: Los Angeles, CA
• Automobile Salesman in 1961: Chicago, IL
• Plumbing Salesman in 1961: Honolulu, HI
• Civil Rights Pioneer in 1961: Charlston, SC
• Baseball Barker in 1961: St. Louis, MO
• Golf Caddie in 1962: Baltimore, MD
• Record Producer in 1964: Memphis, TN
• Investor and Art Collector in 1965: Baltimore, MD
• Developmental Psychologist in 1965: Nashville, TN
• Entrepreneur and Restructurer in 1965: Los Angeles, CA
• Longshoreman in 1966: Portland, OR
• Disillusioned Beatle Fan in 1966: Birmingham, AL
• African American Baseball Player in 1966: Washington, DC
• Mexican Immigrant in 1966: Delano, CA
• Daughter of Oil Executive in 1966: Sardinia, Italy & New Jersey
• Artist in 1966: New York, NY
• Super Glue Inventor in 1967: Kingsport, TN
• Immigrant Medical Student in 1967: San Francisco, CA
• Band Member in 1968: Myrtle Beach, SC
• Woman Golf Pro in 1968: Ladies Professional Gold Tour
• Ski Lodge Operators in 1968: Winter Park, CO
• Electronics Worker in 1968: Memphis, TN
• Student Body President in 1968: Rock Hill, SC
• Native American Activist in 1969: Puget Sound, WA
• Sex Education Advocate in 1969: US Education Enviornment
• Civilian Antiwar Advocates in 1969: Vietnam Moratorium
• Inventor of Sweet ‘N Low in 1969: New York, NY
• Vietnam War Bride in 1969: Vietnam & Boston, MA
• Record Producer in 1969: Nashville, TN

Historical Snapshots

• Early 1960s
• Mid 1960s
• Late 1960s

Economy of the Times

• Consumer Expeditures
• Annual Income
• Selected Prices
• Value Of a Dollar Index 1860-2012

All Around Us- What We Saw, Wrote, Read & Listened to

• All Around Us- 1960s

Census Data

• American Indian/Alaska Native Population
• Asian Population
• Black Population
• Urban Population
• White Population
• Total Population
• Rural Population
• Foreign-Born Population
• Males per 100 Females
• College Graduates
• High School Graduates
• Median Home Value
• Housing Trends
• One-Person Households
• Households Lacking Complete Plumbing
• Homeownership
• Population Growth & Distribution
• Population Trends