The Sixties

CNN Original Series: "The Sixties" explores the landmark era of cultural, political, and technological change during the 1960s, infusing new relevance to the cultural touchstones that changed the world.

Sex, drugs and rock 'n' roll defined the 1960s. But the decade was also a time of pivotal change — politically, socially and technologically. Check out 60 of the most iconic moments of the decade.

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Tom Hayden: In the ’60s, we did overcome

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Woodstock at 45: Still stardust, still golden

Ben Stein and Alex, seen in 1969, were married in 1968 when Ben was 23 and Alex was 21. They're still married.

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Ben Stein: In ’60s, sex was like saying ‘hi’

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recalls taking this "nerdy family" photo when they moved to the city in 1967. "The bows in my mother's and sister's hair, and my red bow tie and horn-rimmed glasses epitomize the look of the 1960s."' class='image__dam-img image__dam-img--loading' onload='this.classList.remove('image__dam-img--loading')' onerror='imageLoadError(this)' height='522' width='543'/>