1960s Timeline

July 30, 1963 - American schoolchildren are stronger and in better condition now than they were two years ago, President Kennedy’s...

Feb. 13, 1963 - President Kennedy (pictured with Boy Scout representatives in 1961), who started the current hiking fad, received today a...

Feb. 5, 1963 - At President Kennedy’s suggestion, 20 Marine officers will attempt a 50-mile hike next week. The exercise, to be conducted...

July 24, 1961 - Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy said today there had been a lot of talk but little action to improve the physical...