If you can recall any of the events in the US during 1968, you are probably about 50 years old, give or take a few years. Some historians label 1968 as the most important year of the 20th century in the USA. Why, you ask, is this year considered as such?
The Oakland Museum of California answers that question for you in living color: a traveling exhibit labelled "1968" is currently on view in the gallery located in downtown Oakland. Put together by the Minnesota Historical Society, the focus is on the culture of America as it was across the spectrum of our society in 1968. Month by month, the events are laid bare through various media: newspapers, television, music, art,science, sports, and education. Artifacts on display include a HUEY helicopter, the hard face of the Vietnam conflict.
As a participant in many of the events on display, it is a walk through history, down memory lane, that famous lane we all walk at different times.
The catalog that accompanies the show is well written and informative.
Our Minister of Culture awards the museum show 4 stars- a definite must see.
Well done Oaktown!
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