This song reflects the times of war during the Vietnam War.

1. The Ballad of the Green Berets Written by Robin Moore and Staff Sgt. Barry Sadler, Ballad of the Green Berets quickly became a hit topping the charts. January 30, 1966 Ballad of the Green Berets was debuted on The Ed Sullivan Show. For five weeks Ballad of the Green Berets, a patriotic song about an elite force in the U.S. Army, was at No. 1 on the Billboard chart. It also reached popularity as a crossover smash on the Easy Listening chart at No. 1 and No. 2 on the Billboard’s Country survey. Lyrics to this song were written in honor of the first native Hawaiian who died in Vietnam, Green Beret James Gabriel Jr. This song reflects the times of war during the Vietnam War. Fighting soldiers from the sky Fearless men who jump and die Men who mean just what they say The brave men of the Green Beret Silver wings upon their chest These are men, America's best One hundred men will test today But only three win the Green Beret Trained to live off nature's land Trained in combat, hand-to-hand Men who fight by night and day Courage peak from the Green Berets Silver wings upon their chest These are men, America's best One hundred men will test today But only three win the Green Beret Back at home a young wife waits Her Green Beret has met his fate He has died for those oppressed Leaving her his last request Put silver wings on my son's chest Make him one of America's best He'll be a man they'll test one day Have him win the Green Beret.

2. Valley of the Dolls The Book Finding employment in Hit the Sky, a Broadway musical, Anna Welles moves to New York City form Lawrenceville, Massachusetts. Here she meets Neely O’ Hara, (Ethel Agnes O’Neill). She is a vaudeville star who lives in the same building as her. She recommends her for a role in the show’s chorus. She also meets a showgirl named Jennifer North who is regarded for her beauty and not her talent is in the play as well. They soon become best friends. Through the next twenty years all of the women start careers which bring them to fame and eventually self-destruction. The Author Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Jacqueline Susann was a lazy but clever student. She scored a 140 her IQ test, the highest in her class. This made her mother believe that Susann would some day become a wonderful writer. Susann however wanted to become and actress. Shown in her books she had a hard-to-please mother as well as a roguish father. By the time she had entered high school she was a wild child using drugs and partying. Sadly she did not embark on a journey to college and went in 1936 to take on a career in acting.

3. Elizabeth Taylor Dame Elizabeth Rosemond "Liz" Taylor, a British-Americanactress became one of the world's most famous film stars. Her glamorous lifestyle, beauty and distinctive violet eyes were all parts of Taylor. She played as Martha in Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? This gave her a nomination for her second Academy Award. She also won Best Actress in a Leading Role. Taylor saw this as her chance "to really act.”

4. That Girl “That Girl is an enjoyable and hilarious TV show with many joyful noises that match the mood according to what happens. It was overall completely enjoyable.”- Sidney McGough. That Girl, a sitcom staring Marlo Thomas, is a TV show about Ann Marie, an aspiring actress. She has moved to New York City from Brewster, New York to try and “make it big”. She has to take many jobs in order to make a living while trying out in many auditions and bit parts.

5. Sandy Koufax “Pitching is the art of instilling fear.” Sandy Koufax, pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers, has received this years Hutch Award. The Hutch Award is given to the player who best shows the same fighting spirit and competitive desire of Fred Hutchinson. This award will be added to his many awards including, All-Star, World Series MVP, and the Babe Ruth Award. Born on December 3, 1935 Koufax would soon make it into baseball history. During his career with the Brooklyn/Los Angles Dodgers he pitched four no-hitters including he Eighth perfect game in history. In 1963 he was named the National League’s Most Valuable Player. He has also accomplished he first three time Cy Young winner. Sadly he is retiring this year because of arthritis in his elbow ending his career early.

6. These boots are made for walking! Go-go boots to go-go dance all night long!!! Featuring Elizabeth Taylor! Now showing Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?

7. Lyndon B. Johnson Born August 27, 1908 Lyndon B. Johnson would live to become not only our wonderful president but also a United States Representative, a Senator including 6 years as United States Senate Majority Leader and would be asked by John F. Kennedy himself to accompany him in the 1960 presidential election as his running mate. From just 16,000 American advisors/soldiers Johnson rallied involvement in the Vietnam War. This caused a gigantic antiwar movement especially on U.S. campuses. After just last year many riots in major cities have broken out. Federal taxes on had risen to high levels during World War II and are being cut back only slowly. The highest rates reached the 90% level. President Lyndon B. Johnson wants to create a "Great Society", and is beginning to try and make many new social programs end, such as Medicaid and Medicare.

8. Hippie Culture The hippie culture is now commonly practiced through out the country. I am here to say that I do not support the use of drugs but I must say I am in love with their fashion! Headbands, flowers, peace signs, and so much more the hippies are the fashionable. They believe in happiness and peace and they have a wide variety of color choices. A sure way to dress like a hippie is to follow the checklist below. Follow this and you will soon look amazing!

9. Being a Teenager in 1966 Hello, my name is Opal. I am 15 years old and both of my parents are hippies. However I do not want to follow in their footsteps of being a hippie. I like peace and all but all of their peace rituals are very annoying. I know what you’re thinking, all parents are annoying, but mine are much worse. Some times they stay up all night, while I’m trying to sleep, singing songs with their friends. My mom expects me to pick up the hippie ways but I much rather just hang out with my friends. Every evening my parents and I go out to the local park and look for wild flowers. I would say that it is really boring however I don’t want to hurt their feelings. I don’t like flowers and bell bottom jeans. I love short dresses and go-go boots! They are the most hip thing in the world!!! Even though I have to deal with many problems I suppose it’s cool being a teen in 1966.