The Cuban Missile Crisis, 1962: The Photographs
These are the photographs through which the United States learned of Soviet Missiles in Cuba
The Fortas Film Festival
Did a Senator look through pronographic magazines in the middle of a hearing to appoint a new Chief Justice of the Supreme Court? Did a group of Senators and reporters look at a stag film in a back office in the midst of these judicial hearings? Yes, and yes. The description of gthe Fortas hearings from Perlstein's Nixonland might as well have been lifted directly from the Columbia Law Review article. Although the article is a sophisticated analysis of the concept of obscenity, the Fortas nomination fight tells much about the division of American public opinion of the late 1960s - which persists in much the same form today.
WSLS-TV (Roanoke, VA) News Film Collection, 1951 to 1971 - University of Virginia Library
This collection of anchor scripts and film footage from a local Virginia television station can be mined for footage showing local impact of national events and trends. Yet in-between Vietnam and Civil Rights, there are many examples of what daily life was like for Americans in Virginia throughout this time period.
Click through the folders organized by year on the left and find clips by reading the brief synopsis of stories. There are many stories on beauty pageants, soap-box derbies, and car accidents. See how the fashion, technology and local interest define this time period.
Compare on contrast media stars (Cisco Kid star visits Roanoke in May 1954) or the excitement over the technology at a new bowling alley (April 1971). Better yet, listen to how political leaders use language differently (Gas tax increase in March, 1970)
How To Be Attractive | Vintage 1960's Guide for College Girls - YouTube
Griswold v. Connecticut, U.S. Supreme Court Case Summary & Oral Argument
Firing Line with William F. Buckley Jr.: The Wallace Movement - YouTube
Listen to Leander Perez that he knows that "Negros are immiral" and ignorant. Then listen to him say that he is not a bigot. Teachers who want to show students the undigguised racism of 1968 can see it in this interview with William Buckley, Jr
Desert Sun 24 March 1969 — California Digital Newspaper Collection
Jim Morrison, lead singer of the Doors, was arrested after a concert in Miami for exposed himself on stage. He was convicted of indecent exposure and sentences to two years in jail though died while the case was on appeal. Three weeks after his arrest there was Rally for Decency at the Orange Bowl that was attended by more than 30,000. These are two events that evidence the culture divide in the country in the late 1960s
Crude Oil Peak
Free Speech Movement Turns 40
Article from San Fransisco Chronicle
A Biography of America: The Sixties
Companion site to documentary, be sure to check out maps, transcripts and "Webography" links to primary documents from Annenberg Media. Note focus on Women's Movement
Photos of 1970s rock stars with their parents reveal humble roots in their childhood homes | Mail Online
Connections of past and present can be seen in this picture essay of 70s rock stars posing with their parents in the homes they grew up in. Insight to the counter-culture's rebellion against suburban conformity can be seen throughout these pictures
Photo - the counter-culture's invasion of Bethel, New York
As much as teacher want to show the crowds at Woodstock, showing students the people who couldn't make it there might have a greater impact. For just one weekend, Bethel, the site of the festival, became the third largest city in the state of New York
Themes – NYC LGBT Historic Sites Project
Organized by geographical location, this provide background information historical photographs and a good "first step" to more research
Richard Nixon Library & Birthplace
Articles, resources and other materials
Richard Nixon - American President
Summary information and links to more resources from the Miller Center of Public Affairs from the University of Virginia
Watergate
Great resource site of articles and links to many aspects of the Watergate affair.
Revisiting Watergate
Review of Watergate affair by Washington Post 35 years later
The Watergate Decade: Illusion and Delusion
Short concise summary of watergate affair
Speech By Barbara Jordan on Impeachment July 25, 1974
This is the speech given by Representative Barbara Jordan (Democrat-Texas) reminding her colleagues on the House Judiciary Committee of the Constitutional basis for impeachment. ("A President Is Impeachable If He Attempts To Subvert The Constitution")
Nixon Tapes: Overview » White House Tapes
Overview and description of Nixon tapes from the Miller Center of Public Affairs
Nixon Presidential Library & Museum
Extensive collection of resources and exhibits
Rainbow People - Flickr: Benoit.P's Photostream
The last hippies? Or the first "new people". At the very least, they embody the rejection of modern culture and consumerism. This gallery is a set rare photos of a Rainbow Gathering. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rainbow_Gathering)
Woodward and Bernstein: 40 years after Watergate, Nixon was far worse than we thought - The Washington Post
Carl Bernstein and Bob Woodward reflect on Richard Nixon and Watergate in 2012. Beyond the obvious information and perspective this column offers, would students consider this a primary source or a secondary source?
What are the limits of Free Speech?
Great debate series. Two short readings with comprehension and critical thinking questions. Richard Nixon's views written in 1985 against the publication of the Pentagon Papers is compared with the views of managing editor of the New York TImes
30,000 In Miami Join A Rally For Decency - Doors Articles And History Forum - THE OFFICIAL JOHN DENSMORE FORUM
One couldn't be faulted for using the 1969 arrest of Jim Morrison of the Doors in Miami to illustrate the cultural battle of the 1960s in a US History class. Yet to show the sharp cleavage of the country that started in that era and continues today, the "Decency Rally "of 30,000 shows the other side of the youth movement, There were several rallies like this across the country, though this was acknowledged by President Nixon as well. Make sure to tell students that these rallies occurred in the same year as Woodstock and Altamont.
The Most Dangerous Man in America in Context: The Ellsberg-Russo Trial | The Most Dangerous Man in America | POV | PBS
Would students believe that a sitting US President would contract private citizens to burglarize a psychiatrist's office than offer the Judge in their trial the job of Director of the FBI to make sure his role in the burglary never became public? Should this be taught?
Nixon's Enemies List, from Senate Watergate Committee
This memo was written by John Dean in August of 1971. It describes the manner in which the NIxon administration's "enemies" list can be weaponized to "screw our political enemies"; meaning, use the forces of the federal government against political opponents. Don't describe Watergate to students - just show them this memo and have them ask questions - this is perfectly accessible to students
Nixon's First Watergate Speech
Nixon's first televised speech, with video and transcript. The rhetorical devices can be shared with students - notice how he shifts subject at the end of the speech, notice how he calls the bombing of North Vietnam "his ordeal", notice how he tries to change conversation to dirty politics on all sides" - use this in its entirely - or cull out quotes for DBQ, or short doc analysis.
Watergate Articles Of Impeachment
This is the full text of the Articles of Impeachment adopted by House Judiciary Committee on July 27, 1974. Notice the first clause of Article 2, the use of the IRS against enemies.
1969: Hippie High School - Album on Imgur
"Real history" for high school students might just be looking at themselves 45 years ago. This slide show of pictures from a California high school have remarkable quality, color and focus. They also show the suburbanization and consumerism of counterculture to show that this is anything but anti-conformist - or is it?