President John F. Kennedy assassination

unemployment of the 1960s

Jan 1, 1960

3,852,000 unemployed in the 1960s

1960s, a time of great change

Jan 1, 1960

Many of the revolutionary ideas which began in the sixties are continuing to evolve today.

I Have a Dream

Aug 28, 1963

Martin Luther King Jr. gives his famous "I Have a Dream" speech.

Lyndon B Johnson is the President

Nov 22, 1963

Lyndon B Johnson was sworn into presidency at 2:38 p.m

world enters depression and great saddness

Nov 22, 1963

After president John F. Kennedy's assassination, the world was shocked and very suprised that this happened to a man who wanted to end violence.

John F. Kennedy Assassination

Nov 22, 1963

President John F. Kennedy was killed while riding in a motorcade through Dealey Plaza in Dallas, Texas at 12:30 pm.

Lee Oswald Arrested

Nov 22, 1963

Lee Oswald was arrested for murdering a police officer named J.D. Tippet, and was then found to have assassinated Kennedy too.

Lee Oswald killed by Jack Ruby

Nov 24, 1963

During an intended transfer to county facilities, Oswald was shot and killed on live television in a basement of a Dallas Police station. His murderer was named Jack Ruby.

Kennedy Buried

Nov 25, 1963

John F Kennedy was buried Arlington National Cemetary.