Hundreds of thousands of ordinary Americans brought new vitality to the nation’s democratic principles during the 1960s.
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
Traffic jam on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, 1960
Two women at Howard Johnson’s Hotel, probably Pennsylvania, 1960
Young lovers in Howard Johnon’s Hotel, 1960, at or near Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
Young man in a Volkswagen convertible Beetle, also VW Microbus or van, circa 1960, probably Ohio
Home wedding reception, bride, groom, cake and punch bowl in the kitchen, 1961, probably Ohio
Three mature people lounging on a patio with pigeons, 1961, somewhere in Florida, perhaps Palm Beach
Two handsome young men on a boat docked by the Palm Beach Biltmore Hotel, Florida, 1961
Belgian Waffles, Seattle World’s Fair, 1962
Burlington Northern Railroad, 1962, probably South Dakota
Teen boy, Knott’s Berry Ghost Town, 1962
Woman on Flying Saucer Ride, Disneyland, 1962
Couple with standard poodles, 1963
Sexy young woman on Hollywood Regency bed, reflection in mirror, 1963
Trailer life, 1963, possibly Ohio
Brooklyn Bridge, New York City, 1964
New York City, 1964
Man with limousine, Capitol Building, Washington DC, 1965
Little girl and her mom sitting on a log, 1967, probably Ohio
Mother and son, California, circa 1967
Mother and daughter on swing set, 1968, probably Ohio
People at Pymatuning Beach Park, Pennsylvania, August 1969
Cocktail party ladies, Columbus, Ohio, 1960s
Grandfather and grandchildren on an Allis Chalmers tractor, Ohio, 1960s
Happy woman with chapstick, Columbus, Ohio, 1960s
Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, 1960s
Ladies in the kitchen, probably Columbus, Ohio, 1960s
Mature couple swimming, 1960s
Patriotic boy and tricycle, probably Columbus, Ohio, 1960s
Sexy young woman and automobiles, 1960s
Two women and cars, probably near Lake Champlain in New York State, 1960
