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By: Jen White, CarolineKambrich, and Lenore

Hesse

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Political PeopleRichard M. Nixon

President in 68

Reelected in 72

Resigned in 74 because of Watergate Scandal

Gerald FordFirst President under the 25th Amendment

Tried to regain confidence, but failed becausehe gave Nixon pardon

Jimmy CarterWon the Noble Peace Prize

Tied to fix the economy

Daniel Ellsberg

Leak of Vietnam Papersfrom the Pentagon

Henry KissingerWorld wide peace maker

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Political Events

Nixon goes to China

For the first time in 20 years, a president visits a foreign country.

This shocked many people because of all the communism.

He met with the Chinese premier Chou-en-lai

The Feminist Fight

Many women were then thought of lower then men.

Women decided to break out in strike to fight for there rights.

Many other women thought this wasnt proper, but the majority wenton strike.

The Middle Eastern war

A war between the Arabs and Israelis

Had been going on ever since World War II

They were fighting over remaining land between there countrys Three Mile Island

Nuclear Power Plant Malfunction

Caused lots of confusion

Watergate Scandal Nixons campaign paid people to bug opponents head quarters

Resulted in Nixons resignation

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MusicJimi Hendrix

He was born in 1942, and died of an alcohol overdose inthe 1970s. His hits included Purple Haze and Hey Joe. Hewas such a good guitarist, hence he could play the guitarwith his feet.

The Beatles-

Their hits include Let It Be, and they were a popular band throughoutthe 1960s as well. Their bands members were Ringo Starr, PaulMcCartney, John Lennon, and George Harrison.

The Ramones-

They became very popular in the mid-1970s. They were aband in New Yorks underground scene at first. The band

members were Joey, Tommy, CJ, and Marky.Diana Ross

She was born in Detroit, Michigan in 1944. Her hits included I WillSurvive andAint No Mountain High Enough. Her first band was theMiami Latin Boys, another group was the Supremes.

Bob Dylan

He was born in 1941 in Minnesota. He wrote his own songs, sang andplayed guitar. He also was known to play the harmonica during his songs.

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Fads and FashionsRubik's Cube

A cube thats a puzzle with different colors on the squares, and you have to solve it.

Many people have not accomplished it, but it is still around today.

Lava LampsThe go like substance made cool shapes in the lamp.

It was able to keep people distracted for hours, and was fun to look at.

Leisure SuitsGave a casual look to the business man or woman.Men or women could wear it, and was much more stylish.

Platform Shoes5-6 inch heel shoes giving maximum height.

John Travolta wore them in Saturday day night fever.

Bell BottomsFlared out pants for any man or women

A hip new style that is still in today

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Inventions and Technologies

Digital WatchDisplayed the time, date, month, day of the week

Video Tape RecorderAllowed TV viewers to tape show while they were busy

CB RadiosAllowed conversations between cars

Sony BetmaxElectronic games could be played via the TV

Cell PhonesBig

, Bulky and didnt work well but they were just the being

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