10 Moments from the 60's

By jromero1621
  • JFK becomes President

    JFK becomes President

    During the 1960's, JFK won the election and was the first president to be the youngest and into the highest office during that time. He was a great president for America
  • The Beginning of The Berlin Wall

    The Beginning of The Berlin Wall

    The making of The Berlin wall started to take place in making a effort to separate the West and East side of Berlin. No one knew just yet how much of an impact this would be in history.
  • The Cuban Missile Crisis( October 16th-28th )

    The Cuban Missile Crisis( October 16th-28th )

    People panic when they heard about this event. The US and the USSR were on edge when almost coming close to launching a nuclear attack and have possibly cause another World war.
  • Martin Luther King Speech

    Martin Luther King Speech

    The " I Have a Dream " speech was one of the most famous speech in history. This speech talks about racism and equality and it doesn't matter what color you are but you can all have a dream. This speech moved everyone and was powerful.
  • The Assassination of JFK

    The Assassination of JFK

    During riding to a campaign visit, President JFK was shot in the neck and head at 12:30 p.m. When Americans heard the news everyone was hurt and knew how he would be remembered forever for what he has done to our Country.
  • The Ford Company

    The Ford Company

    New models of cars became to get bigger and better and driving was a big part and especially since high ways were invented. During the 60', Ford started to sell the Ford Mustang which soon became big
  • The Voting Rights Act

    The Voting Rights Act

    As President Lyndon Johnson took Kennedy's place after his death, He started to make his way up to Kennedy's ways. The voting Rights Act was finally signed a year later and gave new opportunities to many.
  • First Heart Transplant

    First Heart Transplant

    Diseases are flowing around and its hard when there no use or cure for a certain thing. A south African Doctor that preformed the first Heart Transplant that has helped many.
  • The Assassination of MLK Jr

    The Assassination of MLK Jr

    The Civil Right leader was assassinated while staying at a motel for supporting the black workers and for better pay and work conditions. This devastated many people especially the ones who Martin Luther helped their lives.
  • The First people on the Moon

    The First people on the Moon

    Since JFK was president, We have been trying to send someone to be on the moon and see it. Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin were the first people to step on the moon During NASA Apollo 11th mission. This was a big moment for everyone and has impacted history.