The 1960s in America was a transformative decade broadcasted across national television, shaping a presidential election and polarizing public opinion over the Vietnam War. On July 20, 1969, it also marked a pivotal moment in the Space Race. Experience the emergence of contemporary America through iconic and controversial images and vivid footage. From the tensions of the Cuban Missile Crisis and the revolutionary sounds of the Beatles, to the March on Washington and humanity's first steps on the moon, we showcase the 1960s in a way that's never been captured before.
Show
America in Color
Episode
S01E05
Air Date
Jul 30, 2017