Easter, 1963 with the Kennedys

[RandySF]

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[bucolic_frolic]

1. It was a different time

Men went to work, women stayed home, housewives were the norm. Yes, they wore long white gloves and went to church, and dress emulated the First Lady. It was an orderly society. Idyllic in a sense, too much so. There were stresses beneath the surface and the rest of the 60's bubbled with them. In some ways it's never been the same. Or maybe the brief periods of peace and calm are an occasional midsummer's night's dream.

Great find, thanks for the OP.

[twodogsbarking]

3. Many adults were alcoholics

and it was a joke, even drunk driving. Discipline was actually abuse, and accepted. Teachers were abusive to students, especially the ones that needed help. People of color were discriminated against in many ways and this too was accepted. Other races were laughed at on TV and radio. Sorry for trying to add history. Hard to not remember but best not to forget. Be good to all and it will come back to you.
Happy Easter all.

[bucolic_frolic]

5. Perhaps you're universally generalizing "Mad Men" into reality

US drinking more now than just before Prohibition

https://apnews.com/article/f1f81ade0748410aaeb6eeab7a772bf7

Graph at that article compares alcohol consumption from the 1920s to the present. !960s alcohol consumption was lighter than the 1980s and than today.

[twodogsbarking]

7. You win.

Have a great day.

[MiHale]

4. Whoa, not my memories...

That was the “fancy” people’s life.

[quaint]

10. ↑ true

My dad was a small business owner and both my mom and grandma worked full time, but we still needed to scrimp.
However, the ladies did wear hats and gloves to church and important social events.

[Hekate]

15. Gloves for important events were still a thing. Hats or a veil were required at Catholic Mass...

...which is where they were pictured on Easter Sunday. They look like they are standing in front of a small chapel — Hyannis Port?

Barring a few details, this was standard dress for women attending church in the 1960s in the US. What I’m saying is you could put that whole outfit together on a budget, including the little lace thing standing in for a hat at Catholic church.

Some things are sheerly regional, some things are generational, and some things are only worn for dress-up. But Jackie Kennedy’s outfits were simple and classic, which is why women emulated her.

[wnylib]

16. Hats, gloves, and shoes and purses to

match or coordinate with the outfit. We were not well off but my mother, sister, and I did manage to pull off the look on a budget. My father and brothers wore suits, ties, and freshly polished shoes.

[left-of-center2012]

11. "Men went to work, women stayed home"

My mom a school teacher.

[Rhiannon12866]

2. K&R! And Easter 2009 with the Obamas:

[IronLionZion]

8. Love it!

[MissB]

14. Look at their smiles!

So genuine.

[yardwork]

6. Looks like the Kennedys were in Florida for Easter.

[secondwind]

9. Their last Easter together .....

💔🖤

[Skittles]

12. looks like Caroline is holding his thumb

[MissB]

13. Such a beautiful family

Jackie was simply stunning.