John F. Kennedy Assasination

John F. Kennedy, elected into office

Jan 20, 1961

He won the election against Richard Nixon.

Peace Corps Founded

Mar 1, 1961

Peace Corps Founded by JFK

Peace Corps includes three goals: providing technical assistance, helping people outside the United States to understand U.S. culture, and helping Americans understand the cultures of other countries.

John F. Kennedy was Shot

Nov 22, 1963

At 12:30 John F. Kennedy was assasinated by a sniper as his motercade passes through Downtown Dallas, Texas.

John F. Kennedy; declared dead.

Nov 22, 1963

At 1:00pm John F. Kennedy was declared dead.

Lee Harvey Oswald shot by Jack Ruby

Nov 24, 1963

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Jack Ruby shot lee harvey oswald because he was FURIOUS!
He was shot in 1963 by Jack Ruby in Dallas, Texas, as police personnel were moving him out.

Civil Rights Act of 1964

Jan 1, 1964

The most comprehensive civil rights legislation was passed by Congress and signed by President Lyndon B. Johnson in 1964. The Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibited discrimination for reason of color, race, religion, or national origin in places of public accommodation, and anything covered by interstate commerce. That included restaurants, hotels, motels, and theaters.

Proposed my JFK
Signed by : Lyndon B. Johnson

Kennedy Space Center Completed

May 25, 1965

jfk space center finished