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1965: Everyday Life in America – Soft-Spoken History for Sleep

Step quietly into 1965 with The Midnight Encyclopedia and spend an ordinary day in mid-century America.

In this soft-spoken history story for sleep, we take a gentle look at everyday American life in 1965 — from ranch houses, colorful Space Age interiors, television, music, fashion, cars, movies, food, and the changing culture of the 1960s to the growing influence of teenagers.

We’ll visit the world of Bonanza, Bewitched, Batman, transistor radios, Motown, The Beatles, The Beach Boys, Bob Dylan, and the rising sounds of folk-rock. We’ll also explore Pop Art, the miniskirt, muscle cars…

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