All 1960s Blog Posts

Where have all the soldiers gone, long time passing?
Where have all the soldiers gone, long time ago?
Where have all the soldiers gone?
Gone to graveyards, everyone
Oh, when will they ever learn?
Oh, when will they ever learn?

Written by Pete Seeger, 1960; Popularized by Peter, Paul & Mary, 1962

Hollywood Santa Claus Christmas Parade

Hollywood Santa Claus Christmas Parade

A majorette sporting a band hat with a large plume marches in the Hollywood Santa Claus Christmas Parade. Exact date is unknown, but it appears the photo was taken during the 1960s. It is part of the Security Pacific National Bank Collection.

University of Kentucky Baton Twirlers (1960)

University of Kentucky Baton Twirlers (1960)

In September 1960, the University of Kentucky "Marching 100" band added a trio of majorettes to halftime performances. The trio included freshman Karen Shields, Susan Mendel, and Donna Wilson. It was the first time the university featured majorettes in the band since...

1960s Gallery

This page was designed to feature all 1960s blog posts. For quick viewing of all 1960s baton twirling photographs, click the button below. 

1960s Collection

Visit the 1960s collection page to view baton twirling photos from the 1960s, year by year. For example, with one click, you can pick a year, such as 1962, and view all the photographs we have published from that  year.

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Photo Epigraph

Diane Shelton performs for the troops in Vietnam, 1966. 

Diana Shelton, Baton Twirler, performs for U.S. Soldiers stationed in Vietnam, Christmas Day 1966

CU CHI, VIETNAM | CHRISTMAS DAY 1966

Diane Shelton was an accomplished baton twirler who toured Vietnam with Bob Hope’s USO shows in 1966. William Harrell was stationed in Vietnam and serving in the 7th Surgical Hospital (MA) at Cu Chi, Vietnam in 1966, when he photographed Shelton twirling for US Troops. It was Christmas Day.

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Majorette Boot Clipart

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