John Lizzi

The rise in awareness among baby boomers during the 1960s and early 1970s marked a turning point in American politics, culture, and the economy. This huge generation didn't just show up; they kicked the door open. As this massive generation came of age, it helped define modern youth culture and fueled the era's most influential social movements. Born from the post-World War II economic boom, the sheer size of the boomer population created a powerful collective voice-one that challenged traditional establishment values and embraced anti-war activism, civil rights advocacy, and other social reforms.
Boom This, Baby! takes you on a fast-moving, chronological ride through the news, music, TV, movies, and sports that influenced a generation and helped define an unforgettable era.