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Atomic Bomb
The United States dropped the atomic bomb on Japan. This shows the creation of advanced weaponry that made the US a dominant power. -
Un-American Activities Committee
The US forms the Un-American Activities Committee to fight communism. This shows the strive to preserve capitalism in the world -
Troops to Vietnam
President Truman sends troops o Vietnam to help the French in fighting communism. This continues to show the strive to keep capitalism alive. -
Brown vs Board of Education
Segregation is ruled as illegal. This creates equal opportunity for African Americans and takes big strides in civil rights -
Eisenhower Troops to Arkansas
President Eisenhower sends troops to Little Rock, Arkansas to desegregate schools. This continues the want for civil rights in the US -
I Have a Dream
Martin Luther marches on Washington and delivers his I Have a Dream Speech. This continues to show the strive for Civil Rights in the US. -
Civil Rights Act of 1964
The Civil Rights Act of 1964 outlaws discrimination in the US. This gives African Americans equal rights. -
Moon Landing
Neil Armstrong become the first man to walk on the moon. This shows advancement in technology and the strive to beat the Russians in the space race. -
Roe vs Wade
The Roe vs Wade case in the supreme court rules that abortion is a constitutionally protected medical procedure. This shows changes in society the might not be exactly for the good. -
Paris Peace Accords
This Paris Peace Accords brings an end to Us involvement in the Vietnam War. This shows the American People's want for peace.
