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Pop Culture Lava lamps and smiley face stickers

were sold throughout the 1970s. They indicated the “disco” theme.

The Brady Bunch became a popular show.

Levis were popular. These are designer jeans.

The movie Star Trek was popular, but also the characteristics of the film.

Pop Culture

National Headlines April 14, 1971, there was a huge anti

war march held in Washington. During the protest at Kent State

University, 4 students were killed and 9 students were wounded by the National Guard.

May 17, 1972, the Watergate Scandal became the top news broadcast in the U.S.

In 1975, South Vietnam failed to North Vietnam becoming communist.

Andrew Young and Shirley Chisholm became the first African Americans in the House of Representatives.

In 1972, George McGovern, governor of Dakota, was shot five times while campaigning for president.

Also in 1972, Governor George Wallace was shot and paralyzed while campaigning in the presidential election.

International Headlines

At the Olympics in the 1970s, terrorists killed 7 individuals.

The Iran Oil Crisis impacted the entire world.

In England, a baby was delivered using the first test tube.

Iran was finally recognized as a nation. Vietnam troops came home after South

Vietnam failed to North Vietnam spreading communist.

Natural Disasters The coldest winter was

reported in 1977. There were blizzards across the northeastern part of the U.S.

In the 1970s, individuals learned more about earth and established the national holiday “Earth Day”.

In September of 1975, Hurricane Eloise hit the southern states. President Ford announced Florida as a major disaster area.

Hurricane Bob and Hurricane David hit in the year of 1979.

Technology

By 1972, the United States launched Apollo ad it landed on the moon.

By 1973, Atari introduced the first reasonable T.V. game.

By the end of the 70s, engineers had invented tools to help detect and diagnose health problems.

RV’s became very popular. Many families invested in RV’s, and they used them for transportation and housing.

In 1973, the first sky lab was invented. The Walkman, VCR, microwave oven, and

8-track tapes were invented during the 1970s.They were all successful inventions.

Music In the 1970s, music changed

drastically. The new tune was known as “Rock and Roll”.

This new tune of music influence the decade with the disco theme. Popular artist:

Led Zeplin, Areosmith, the Bee Gees, Alice Cooper, Michael Jackson, Bob Marley, and the Electric Light Orchestra

Music

Entertainment There were many

clubs that opened during the seventies, which revolved around the disco theme.

Sitcoms were watched in the majority of Americans homes.

Americans also went to movie theaters for entertainment.

Transportation Many families used RVs to travel

during vacations. In northern cities, cabs were

used frequently. The Chevy Vega and Ford Pinto

were designed to help reduce the use of gas.

Literature Many books in the

1970s revolved around the theme of man’s alienation for their spiritual roots.

There were many authors such as, Joyce Carol Oats, Kurt Vonneegut, and Rod McKuen.

One of the strongest authors known as Toni Morrison symbolized her African American culture.

Changing Roles In Individuals

Fashion

Women’s Fashion Women continued to

exposed their bodies in the 1970s.

Many women wore ankle length dresses, bell bottoms, baggy pants, knitted shorts and micro-mini skirts.

Button down shirts and vest became popular. They were bright in color. Many women had a tie in the front of the shirt showing their stomach

Women usually wore high calf muscles boots or high heels.

Accessories became popular. Typically mood rings, peace earrings, neck ties,head bans and beaded necklaces.

Women’s hair was typically worn down with a braid on the side or afros.

Men’s Fashion Men wore their hair

shoulder length. They usually wore

bellbottoms with colorful patches.

Platform shoes became extremely popular for men.

Leisure suits wore worn typically everyday for men.

Button down shirts were also popular.

Sports Once President Nixon established

peace between the U.S and China, the Ping Pong team was established.

Many athletes flourished during the 1970s. Hank Aaron topped Babe Ruth’s record. Martina Navrotilova went pro in tennis.

She became famous, and won 43 to 37 with her rivalry Chris Evert.

Communication Many people communicated in

the form of protests. The telephone was used, but

the radio was the main source of communication.

Scientific Inventions

The floppy disc was invented by Alan Shugart.

The laser and ink-jet printer was designed.

The word processor for the computer.

The food processor was also invented.

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