"The Year" pages describe the major national and international events of the country, along with cultural developments in music, television and the movies. The Elvis Era years saw technological developments such as satellites and "the pill." It was the age of the "Cold War" and America was preoccupied with the international struggle against Communism. It was the beginning of the Civil Rights movement. It was the era of "the bomb." It was a time when Americans became transfixed by the small box in their living room. And it was the dawn of rock and roll.

To view the page dedicated to each year, click on the appropriate button below. The same buttons are provided on each "Year" page so you can skip around if you like.