Illustration of a kangaroo with a brown bag over its head on a blue background with black text

From the 1960s onward, the phrase “jump in the sack” has come to mean to have sex with someone. Oftentimes, this expression is used to describe going to bed with someone that an individual is not too familiar with. The expression's origins may relate to the past time of sack racing where participants would partner up with friends or strangers at community events to jump in a burlap sack from start to finish in a straight line, attempting to win an honor or prize. The depiction on the image is a kangaroo, who is known to be good at jumping.

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“Let it all hang out” is a phrase used to encourage others to relax, act and express oneself freely without worrying about what others think or worrying about behaving politely. It was a term mostly used in the late 1960s to remain uninhibited in a particular social setting.

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The white dove is often a symbol representing love and peace and has been used by various religions as well as military and pacifist groups. In this context the spirit or spirit of peace is being referenced and could be related to either religion or a peace movement. In religion, this phrase suggests the holy spirit in the trinity is with them; however, the phrase including the dove in the sentence could refer to the spirit of peace that protestors advocate.

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"I'm a Delegate" is one in a series of humorous campaign buttons that first appeared in 1964. Others in this series include, "Vote for Stengel," "Nobody for President," and "Dizzy Gillespie for Pres." All used the same white background and black font.

Illustrations of a blue male symbol and a red female symbol on a white background

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In the 1960s, Underground Uplift Unlimited, based in Manhattan, produced buttons with countercultural slogans.