1970s By: Clayton and Andrew

Television/Theater/Film Happy Days Happy Days All In The Family All In The Family Little House on the Prairie Little House on the Prairie Dukes Of Hazzard Dukes Of Hazzard The Waltons The Waltons Steptoe and Son 2nd Series Steptoe and Son 2nd Series The Muppet Show The Muppet Show Chips Chips Starsky and Hutch Starsky and Hutch Charlie's Angels Charlie's Angels

People George McGovern George McGovern The senator from South Dakota was shot five times while campaigning to be the 1972 Democratic Party nominee for President in The senator from South Dakota was shot five times while campaigning to be the 1972 Democratic Party nominee for President in George Wallace George Wallace Governor of Alabama; shot and paralyzed from the waist down while campaigning for the presidency in 1972 on an anti- bussing, law and order platform. Governor of Alabama; shot and paralyzed from the waist down while campaigning for the presidency in 1972 on an anti- bussing, law and order platform.

People Jesse Jackson Jesse Jackson A leader in the civil rights movement who founded PUSH (People United to Save Humanity) in A leader in the civil rights movement who founded PUSH (People United to Save Humanity) in Shirley Chisholm Shirley Chisholm First African-American woman elected to the U.S. House of Representatives; ran for the office of President of the United States in First African-American woman elected to the U.S. House of Representatives; ran for the office of President of the United States in 1972.

Music Progressive rock created a new generation of bands including Genesis, Yes, Emerson, Lake & Palmer and Pink Floyd. Many other singers and bands also started or strengthened their fan base including The Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin, Aerosmith, AC/DC, Queen, Black Sabbath. Progressive rock created a new generation of bands including Genesis, Yes, Emerson, Lake & Palmer and Pink Floyd. Many other singers and bands also started or strengthened their fan base including The Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin, Aerosmith, AC/DC, Queen, Black Sabbath.

Sports Baseball Baseball Association Football (Soccer) Association Football (Soccer) Ice Hockey Ice Hockey Basketball Basketball American Football American Football

Politics/World Issues President Nixon is reelected John Edgar Hoover dies President Nixon is reelected John Edgar Hoover dies Richard Nixon resigns as President in 1974 while facing charges for impeachment for the Watergate scandal. Richard Nixon resigns as President in 1974 while facing charges for impeachment for the Watergate scandal. Lyndon B. Johnson died Lyndon B. Johnson died

Economy The oil crisis in 1973 was caused when Arab members of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), during the Yom Kippur War. It was also announced that the price for Oil would increase drastically. The oil crisis in 1973 was caused when Arab members of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), during the Yom Kippur War. It was also announced that the price for Oil would increase drastically. Datsun 210 $3,869 Dodge Colt $4,785 Warm Leather Lined Boots $39.99 From Prices for clothes and fashions in the 70‘s Car 8 Track Stereo Tape Player $38.99 CB Radio $147 Medium Eggs 25 cents per dozen From Food Prices In The 70s Miracle Whip $1.09 King Size Bean Bag Chair $19.99 Porcelain Kitchen Sink $9.88 Quartz Alarm Clock $12.97 Datsun 210 $3,869 Dodge Colt $4,785 Warm Leather Lined Boots $39.99 From Prices for clothes and fashions in the 70‘s Car 8 Track Stereo Tape Player $38.99 CB Radio $147 Medium Eggs 25 cents per dozen From Food Prices In The 70s Miracle Whip $1.09 King Size Bean Bag Chair $19.99 Porcelain Kitchen Sink $9.88 Quartz Alarm Clock $12.97

Technology The 70's were the start in many ways of the Electronics and digital revolution. The 70's were the start in many ways of the Electronics and digital revolution. The 70's also saw the beginning of the Home Computer The 70's also saw the beginning of the Home Computer As people realized the power of these new home computers a new use was found and that was the beginning of the video game. As people realized the power of these new home computers a new use was found and that was the beginning of the video game. Barcode USA USA Floppy Disk USA by Alan Shugart Genetic Engineering USA by S Cohen and H Boyer Ink Jet Printer USA In Vitro Fertilization England "test tube baby" Laser Printer USA LCDs England by George Gray - Liquid Crystal Display Microprocessor USA MRI Scanner USA by Raymond Damadian Personal Computer USA Space Station USA Skylab Barcode USA USA Floppy Disk USA by Alan Shugart Genetic Engineering USA by S Cohen and H Boyer Ink Jet Printer USA In Vitro Fertilization England "test tube baby" Laser Printer USA LCDs England by George Gray - Liquid Crystal Display Microprocessor USA MRI Scanner USA by Raymond Damadian Personal Computer USA Space Station USA Skylab

Fads/Fashion Mood Rings, Lava Lamps, Rubik's Cube, Sea Monkeys, Smiley Face Stickers, String Art, and Pet Rocks Mood Rings, Lava Lamps, Rubik's Cube, Sea Monkeys, Smiley Face Stickers, String Art, and Pet Rocks Wildest fad was streaking nude through very public places Wildest fad was streaking nude through very public places Men sported shoulder length hair and non- traditional clothing became the rage Men sported shoulder length hair and non- traditional clothing became the rage

NC in the 1970’s The Republican Party, appealing to conservatives, became a force in North Carolina for the first time since the nineteenth century The Republican Party, appealing to conservatives, became a force in North Carolina for the first time since the nineteenth century In early February, 1971, downtown Wilmington, N.C. was a war zone. Shots rang through the streets, traffic was blocked, and citizens were barricaded in a church. In early February, 1971, downtown Wilmington, N.C. was a war zone. Shots rang through the streets, traffic was blocked, and citizens were barricaded in a church.

NC in the 1970’s North Carolina held its first presidential primary election on May 6, Prior to 1972 North Carolina held its first presidential primary election on May 6, Prior to 1972 In early March, 1972, former North Carolina Governor Terry Sanford entered the race. In early March, 1972, former North Carolina Governor Terry Sanford entered the race.