2. PongPong
First microprocessorFirst microprocessor
LCD and LEDLCD and LED
First Word ProcessorFirst Word Processor
EmailEmail
First Digital cameraFirst Digital camera
Pocket CalculatorPocket Calculator
VCRVCR
Laser, Daisy Wheel, Dot Matrix, and ink jetLaser, Daisy Wheel, Dot Matrix, and ink jet
printersprinters
Cell PhonesCell Phones
Floppy DiskFloppy Disk
3. Gene splicing invented.Gene splicing invented.
The first space station launched in 1971.The first space station launched in 1971.
Start of Fiber OpticsStart of Fiber Optics
Voyager program in 1977Voyager program in 1977
Understanding of solid-state physicsUnderstanding of solid-state physics
Stephen Hawking developed his theories of black holes and theStephen Hawking developed his theories of black holes and the
boundary-condition of the universe at this periodboundary-condition of the universe at this period
4. 5 men broke into the headquarters of the Democratic National5 men broke into the headquarters of the Democratic National
Committee on June 17, 1972.Committee on June 17, 1972.
President Nixon won the election in 1972 with the popular vote ofPresident Nixon won the election in 1972 with the popular vote of
60.2%- later the Watergate caused his downfall60.2%- later the Watergate caused his downfall
Nixon tried to cover up the situation by lying to cover up the crimeNixon tried to cover up the situation by lying to cover up the crime
Each of the burglars had ties back to Nixon in connection to hisEach of the burglars had ties back to Nixon in connection to his
reelectionreelection
The government wasn’t sure or not if Nixon knew about the scandalThe government wasn’t sure or not if Nixon knew about the scandal
before is happenedbefore is happened
He proceeded to cover the crime up with “ hush money” for the burglarsHe proceeded to cover the crime up with “ hush money” for the burglars
to stop FBI from investigatingto stop FBI from investigating
In August 1974 President Nixon resignedIn August 1974 President Nixon resigned
His successor (Gerald Ford) pardoned Nixon for all the crimes heHis successor (Gerald Ford) pardoned Nixon for all the crimes he
“committed or may have committed” during his term“committed or may have committed” during his term
Nixon was never prosecuted, the Watergate Scandal made history inNixon was never prosecuted, the Watergate Scandal made history in
politicspolitics
5. Diplomatic crisis between Iran and the USADiplomatic crisis between Iran and the USA
Fifty-two American diplomats and citizens were held hostage atFifty-two American diplomats and citizens were held hostage at
the American Embassy in Iran for 444 daysthe American Embassy in Iran for 444 days
President Jimmy Carter called the hostages "victims of terrorismPresident Jimmy Carter called the hostages "victims of terrorism
and anarchy," and also that "the United States will not yield toand anarchy," and also that "the United States will not yield to
blackmail."blackmail."
Iran Hostage CrisisIran Hostage Crisis
6. Richard Nixon (1969-1974) 37th presidentRichard Nixon (1969-1974) 37th president
Gerald Ford (1974-1977) 38th presidentGerald Ford (1974-1977) 38th president
Jimmy Carter (1977-1981)Jimmy Carter (1977-1981)
7. Phyllis Schafly- Leader of the anti-feminist movement,Phyllis Schafly- Leader of the anti-feminist movement,
believed women should continue to have traditional roles inbelieved women should continue to have traditional roles in
society “Sweetheart of the Silent Majority”society “Sweetheart of the Silent Majority”
Muhammad Ali- Famous African American boxerMuhammad Ali- Famous African American boxer
Stephen Spielberg- Director of Jaws released in 1975Stephen Spielberg- Director of Jaws released in 1975
James Brown- “Godfather of Soul” major founding fathers ofJames Brown- “Godfather of Soul” major founding fathers of
funk musicfunk music
Alexander Butterfield- Leaked the oval office tapes duringAlexander Butterfield- Leaked the oval office tapes during
WatergateWatergate
Evel Knievel- Stunt devil entertainer, ramp-to-rampEvel Knievel- Stunt devil entertainer, ramp-to-ramp
motorcycle jumps, Motorcycle hall of famemotorcycle jumps, Motorcycle hall of fame
Aretha Franklin- Queen of SoulAretha Franklin- Queen of Soul
Other Important PeopleOther Important People
8. Bring us Together AgainBring us Together Again
Law & Order on our streetsLaw & Order on our streets
New Federalism-take power from WashingtonNew Federalism-take power from Washington
D. C. & give it to state & localD. C. & give it to state & local
Not very concerned about Domestic PolicyNot very concerned about Domestic Policy
August 16, 1971- Nixon puts a 90 day freeze onAugust 16, 1971- Nixon puts a 90 day freeze on
wages and priceswages and prices
President Nixon was hailed for his foreign affairsPresident Nixon was hailed for his foreign affairs
Reason for this was his Secretary of State, HenryReason for this was his Secretary of State, Henry
KissingerKissinger
Nixon’s Foreign and Domestic PolicyNixon’s Foreign and Domestic Policy
9. Daily LifeDaily Life
House costs due to inflation:
1970-$23,400
1979-$58,500
Average Annual Income:
1970-$9,350
1979-$17,550
Gas Prices
1970- $0.36
1979-$0.86
New Car Prices
1970-$3,900
1979-$5,770
Groceries
Eggs- $0.25
Bananas- $0.12
Grapes- $0.69
10. FashionFashion
• Many of the fashion fads during the 1970s were unfortunately
the most disliked trends of all time. Brightly colored polyester
suits and corduroy pants were some of the most embarrassing
fashion moments. Although flared pants have remained
popular some hairstyles have not
The classic bowl cut..
