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John F. Kennedy is sworn in as the 35th president of the US, taking Eisenhowers place.
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Soviets establish missile bases in Cuba, Kennedy orders a naval blockade to divert any missiles from arriving in Cuba.
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Martin Luther King Jr. made the speech, "I have a Dream" demanding equal rights for black and whites.
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President Kennedy is assassinated in Dallas, Texas by Lee Harvey Oswald. Lyndon B. Johnson becomes President.
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The Beatles release "I Want to Hold Your Hand," which becomes a huge hit and a success in America.
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President Johnson signs the Civil Rights Act of 1960. The Civil Rights Act of 1964 was a law that banned discrimination on the basis of race, sex, national origin, or religion in public places and most workplaces.
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Announced that Martin Luther King Jr. has won the the Nobel Peace Prize.
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GI Bill- granted veterans rights to education, housing, health and jobs.
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The Walk for Love and Peace and Freedom in New York City takes place with 10,000 participants
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Martin Luther King, a civil rights advocate for African Americans was assasinated on April 4th, 1968 by James Earl Ray.
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President Johnson signs the Civil Rights Act of 1968, prohibiting discrimination in the sale, rental, and financing of housing.
