The Sixties
Overview
The 1960s were a pivotal decade marked by significant events like the space race, the Cold War, the rise of "free love," and the civil rights movement. This 10-part documentary series, created in partnership with Tom Hanks, Gary Goetzman, and Mark Herzog, delves into this transformative era. CNN offers a fresh perspective on how these historical moments continue to influence contemporary society, capturing the spirit and turbulence of a time that reshaped the world as we know it today.
Episodes
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1
Television Comes of Age (1960 - 1969)
Across America, families tuned into “the tube” for a mix of news and entertainment, enjoying shows like The Twilight Zone, The Fugitive, I Dream o...
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2
The World on the Brink (1960 – 1963)
The vibrant era of Camelot was marred by escalating political and military conflicts between the U.S. and the U.S.S.R. Experts like Marvin Kalb, Richa...
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3
The Assassination of Kennedy (1963 - 1969)
This documentary explores the assassination of President John F. Kennedy on November 22, 1963. It delves into the findings of the Warren Report and fe...
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4
The War in Vietnam (1961 – 1968)
At the beginning of the decade, there were only a few hundred advisors, but by its end, over 550,000 American soldiers were deployed to Vietnam. This ...
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5
A Long March to Freedom (1960 – 1968)
Eyewitnesses to history reflect on Selma, Birmingham, and the March on Washington. Diane Nash, U.S. Rep. John Lewis, U.S. Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton, ...
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6
The British Invasion (1964 - 1967)
The episode features a montage of live performances from iconic British bands of the 1960s, showcasing the talents of Manfred Mann, the Animals, Peter...
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7
The Space Race (1960 – 1969)
NASA Administrator and astronaut Charles Bolden, along with fellow astronauts Buzz Aldrin, Mike Massimino, and Dave Scott, share insights with notable...
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8
1968 (1968)
Tom Hayden, Gloria Steinem, Lance Morrow, Evan Thomas, Dan Rather, Morley Safer, Tim Naftali, and Mark Kurlansky come together to explore a pivotal ye...
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9
The Times, They are A-Changin’ (1960 – 1969)
Gloria Steinem, Robert Kennedy Jr., ex-U.S. Rep. Barney Frank, Cecile Richards, Marlo Thomas, Douglas Brinkley, and Gail Collins come together to expl...
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10
Sex, Drugs, and Rock N’ Roll (1960 – 1969)
Throughout the 1960s, American culture underwent a significant transformation, shaped by the preferences, values, and political views of the Baby Boom...
