Baby Boomers

Born Between the years 1943 - 1960

The Baby Boomer Generation members are people who were born in a period that had an increase in birth rates, who developed under their parent's care who were dedicated to nurturing their children for success. They seemed to develop personalities of mixed high self-esteem with self-indulgence, and were people who were taught to think critically by questioning everything. They sore their roles in society as not to obey the rules but to justify, purify and force upon a change wherever the belived was necessary. Most famileies had 'stay-at-home mums' and their primary purpose was to devote themsleves to their childrens well-being. The children would make themselves heard by lighting social and political fuses that would make dramatic changes or that "booms heard worldwide."

Three most popular names were-

Males; John, David and Michael

Females; Linda, Mary and Susan

Some popular Toys were-

Barbie Doll

Hulla Hoop

Lionel Trains

Radioflyer wagon

Dr. Seuss' "The Cat in the Hat"

Some popular Movies were-

1960; Psycho

1961; West Side Story

1965; The Sound of Music

1975; One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest

 Some Contributing Members were-

1943; Janis Joplin

1946; Steve Spielberg

1946; Prince Charles

1954; Oprah Winfrey

1955; Bill Gates

People and Events

Man walks on the moon- On July 21 1969 Neil A. Armstrong stepped down from the lunar module Eagle (piloted by Colonel Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin) onto the moon. where they both proceeded to collect samples of the moon's surface and they planted the American flag into the soil.

King Makes a Difference; Martin Luther King, Jr.- National civil rights leaders staged a march on Washington D.C and Martin Luther King, Jr delivered the famous speech "I have a dream."  The following year President Lyndon Johnson took up President Kennedy's mantle and pushed the 'Civil Rights Act of 1964' through Congress. The Civil Rights Act prohibited segregation in public accomidations as well as discrimination in education and employment.

Arts and Entertainment

"The King"- Elvis Aaron Presley was one of the most popular musicians in rock music history. He was a known movie actor in musical films, he also became one of the most popular entertainers of all time in the 20th Century. Like others in the entertainment field, Elvis took drugs and as time passed, he was rarely seen outside. When Elvis died the newspapaers said it was a drug overdose but his autopsy stated he died from heart disease.

 Lifestyles

Fashion- Younger females wore flared, knee-length 'poodle' skirts, 'short shorts' that were popular with the guys but when worn in public they were considered "indecent exposure"  by the older generation. The bikini also became very popular at this time. Males wore casual sports jackets, dress shirts, but most wore t-shirts with blue jeans, for a 'rebellious'  look it was the leather pants or jacket.  

Science and Technology

Christian Neethling; Giving a Second Chance at Life- Is a South African surgeon who went down into the annals of medical history when he performed the first human heart-transplant operation.

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