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American Experience

The 1960s era begins with a pivotal year, 1960.

The year 1964 was marked by significant events, including the Beatles' arrival in America, Muhammad Ali's name change, and the murders of three civil rights workers in Mississippi. It was also a time of social unrest, with protests in Berkeley and Harlem, and a shift in the Republican Party towards conservatism.

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American Experience: 1964 - HoustonPBS

American Experience: 1964 - HoustonPBS

Info about American Experience

Studio(s): Insignia Films, GBH

Originally Released: United States, Jan 14, 2014

Production Country: United States

Genres:Biography, Documentary, History