The Sixties Chronicle

by Publications International, Anthony O. Edmonds, David Aretha (Editor)

At his inauguration in January 1961, President John F. Kennedy declared that "the torch has now been passed to a new generation of Americans." But not even the visionary president could have imagined what lay ahead.

A year after the Cuban Missile Crisis nearly erupted into nuclear war, President Kennedy was gunned down by an assassin. Throughout the Sixties, African-Americans, women, and other marginalized people marched for and demanded equal rights. War raged in Vietnam, killing and alienating America's youth. Many young people dropped out of society, choosing a community of free love, "flower power," and psychedelia. By the time Neil Armstrong stepped on the moon in 1969, the country had witnessed one of the most turbulent decades in modern history.

This book relives the decade that redefined America. Hundreds of captivating photographs - many in full color - accompany detailed captions, in-depth essays, and a timeline that runs throughout the book. Experience all of the era's compelling drama in The Sixties Chronicle.

Genres: History

480 pages, Hardcover

First published June 1, 2007

About the author

Publications International, Ltd. (PIL) is a leading North American publisher, producing hundreds of new titles each year and printing millions of books annually. CEO Louis Weber founded the company in 1967 with a mission to provide high-quality, high-value products for consumers worldwide.

PIL publishes books in many categories, including the popular Brain Games® series of puzzle, sticker and coloring books, in addition to cookbooks, children’s books, craft, reference and much more.

PIL's bestselling Brain Games® product line features a wide array of puzzle books, including standards such as word searches, crosswords, sudokus, codewords, and cryptograms, as well as variety puzzle books themed around crime, Christmas, summer, celebrities, and more.

The New Seasons® division publishes a variety of stationery products that combine unique formats with the latest trends in design. Among these are Sticker by Number titles, Color and Frame books, notepad sets, journals, and recipe keepers. These products are the perfect vehicle to de-stress and relax, organize your day, and record and share memories.

Collectible Automobile® magazine, another division of PIL, presents an in-depth look at the cars and trucks that Americans have known and loved for decades. First published in 1984, Collectible Automobile® magazine is released six times a year.

PIL's cookbooks feature visually outstanding presentations of culinary classics and world cuisine, including books that focus on the Mediterranean diet, plant-based cooking, restaurant recipes, and the best in entertaining.