1969: The Year Everything Changed

Kirkpatrick, Rob

ISBN 10: 1510743073 / ISBN 13: 9781510743076

Published by Skyhorse Publishing (edition Anniversary), 2019

About this Item

It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Seller Inventory # 1510743073-11-1

Bibliographic Details

• Title: 1969: The Year Everything Changed
• Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing (edition Anniversary)
• Publication Date: 2019
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1510743073
• ISBN 13: 9781510743076
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: Anniversary.
• Condition: Very Good

About this title

Synopsis

Woodstock, the moon landing, Charles Manson, Richard Nixon, the Vietnam War, and more. A must-read for baby boomers and the generations that came after!

Here is a rich, comprehensive narrative, chronicling an unparalleled year in American society in all its explosive ups and downs. 1969. The very mention of this year summons indelible memories.

• Woodstock and Altamont.
• Charles Manson and the Zodiac Killer.
• The televised moon landing
• Ted Kennedy’s address after Chappaquiddick.
• The Amazin’ Mets and Broadway Joe’s Jets.
• The Stonewall Riots and the Days of Rage.
• The first punk and metal albums hit the airwaves.
• Swinger culture became chic.
• The Santa Barbara oil slick and Cuyahoga River fire
• The My Lai massacre inspired impassioned debate on the Vietnam War.
• Richard Nixon spoke of “The Silent Majority” while John and Yoko urged us to “Give Peace a Chance.”
• And more!

In this rich and comprehensive narrative, Rob Kirkpatrick chronicles an unparalleled year in American society in all its explosive ups and downs.

About the Author

ROB KIRKPATRICK has worked in the book publishing industry for two decades and is the author of books on Bruce Springsteen and Cecil Travis. He and his family live in the Hudson Valley.