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YOUNG PAUL NEWMAN

Greasers are kids that originated in the 1950s. Rock and roll was a big part of their culture. In the 1950s, 1960s, these teens were called "hoods." The name "greaser" came from their greased-back hairstyle, which was combing back hair using hair wax, hair gel, creams, tonics or pomade. Greasers were best known in the northeastern and southern United States.

TOYS FROM THE 1960s

• Hoola-Hoops
• Slinkies
• Lincoln Logs
• Mr. Potato Head
• Paddle Ball

SLANG WORDS

• A Gas- a lot of fun
• Ankle biter- a baby or small child
• Bad- awesome
• Beat feat- leave the scene in a hurry
• Birth Control Seats- bucket seats

GANGS IN THE 1960s

• For teens to feel like they fit in
• A passage way to adulthood
• Pure rebellion
• Separation from their parents
• A share in interest even if its deemed naughty

BANDS IN THE 1960s

• The Beatles
• The Rolling Stones
• The Beach Boys
• The Yardbirds
• The Animals

TV SHOWS IN THE 1960S

• Lassie
• The Brady Bunch
• Bonanza
• Doctor Who
• Gunsmoke

PRICES OF ITEMS IN THE 1960s

• Cost of a new home - $23,300.00
• Cost of a first-class stamp - $0.05
• Cost of a gallon of regular gas - $0.32
• Cost of a dozen eggs - $0.60
• Cost of a gallon of Milk - $0.99