Then and Now: 1969-2009

Then and Now: 1969-2009

Updated: July 21, 2010

Channel One News recently conducted its own survey of 1300 young adults in order to make a comprehensive comparison of two distinct generations -- teens of 1969 and 2009.

Channel One also visited the University of Colorado at Boulder, posing questions to students exactly as CBS News had done on campus in 1969. At that time, the University of Colorado had been chosen for its diverse and nationally representative student body.

Find out how close, or far the generation gap is between teens from 1969 and today -- then, tell us what you think about the differences we found.
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Guide: 1969 Versus 2009

Tell us how much you think things have changed.

 
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Woodstock

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Interactive: 40 Years Since the Moon Landing

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Interactive: The Internet

We all know that Al Gore didn't invent the internet. But who did? Find out!

 
 
Image: Then and Now: Part 1
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Then and Now: Part 1

Justin Finch interviews teens at the University of Colorado in Boulder.

 
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Then and Now: Part 2

Our special report continues to examine how life is different for teens in 1969 and today.

 
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Revisiting the Moon Landing of 1969

Steven Fabian interviews Apollo 11 astronaut Buzz Aldrin.

 
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Then and Now: The Internet

Did you know the internet was created way back in 1969?

 
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Web Extra: Money in 1969

Are we too materialistic?

 
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Web Extra: Race in 1969

How race has changed...and how it hasn't.

 
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Web Extra: War

Watch interviews with teens from the University of Colorado.

 
 

 

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