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1970Life In America

1970 – The median family income is $9,870. The first Earth Day attracts 20-million participants world-wide. Four are killed at Kent State, Ohio when the National Guard opens fire on students protesting the war. Cigarette advertising is banned from TV. Two new comedies hit the airwaves; The Mary Tyler Moore Show and the Odd Couple. Both Janis Joplin and Jimi Hendrix die of drug related causes. Patton wins the Academy Award for best picture. The average new car is $3,900 and a gallon of gas $.36. Kawasaki’s 250 Samurai will hit your wallet for...Read More.

 

 

 

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