American Experience

Silicon Valley in the 60s

Clip: Season 25 Episode 3 | 3m 15s

Throughout the early 1960s thousands of young men and women poured into the Santa Clara valley every month, lured by the booming electronics and defense industries. "There was just too much talent stuffed into one place."

Aired: 02/05/13

Rating: NR

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