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Communist Control Act
The Communist Control Act was passed to criminalize communist party membership -
Separate But Equal
The term "separate but equal" was made unconstitutional in the Brown v. Board of Education case. -
Warsaw Pact
The Warsaw Pact was an agreement of friendship between the Soviet Union and several other countries. -
Rosa Parks
Rosa Parks, a woman of color in Montgomery, refused to give up her seat to a white passenger, much like Sarah Keys two years prior. -
McCarthy's Death
Senator Joseph McCarthy died of illness, which was worsened by his alcohol consumption, at the age of 48. -
Sputnik 1
The Soviet Union launched its first satellite, Sputnik 1, which was also the first satellite on the planet. -
National Defense Education Act
The National Defense Education Act was passed to ensure funding for education of all levels. -
Luna 2
The Soviet Union launched the Luna 2, which was the first Earth spacecraft to touch the moon. -
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Cuban Missile Crisis
The Cuban Missile Crisis was the struggle between the States and the Soviet installation of atomic bombs in Cuban storage. It included the failed Bay of Pigs invasion. And ended when Russia agreed to remove their missiles from Cuban territory. -
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Black Power Movement
The Black Power Movement was a series of movements in the 1960's that all aimed to support and empower minorities, particularly African Americans. -
Eisenhower's Farewell Address
President Eisenhower delivered his Farewell Address, warning America against losing responsibility with arms production. -
Freedom Rides
Freedom Rides were the events in which people of color fought against segregation on public buses. They began in earnest in 1961. -
James Meredith
James Meredith became the first African American to enroll in the University of Mississippi. -
Kennedy Assassinated
President Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas. -
Economic Opportunity Act
The Economic Opportunity Act was signed into law to ensure widespread career and education opportunities for Americans. -
Gulf of Tonkin Resolution
The Gulf of Tonkin Resolution was passed by Congress to allow President Johnson to send deploy military support to South Vietnam. The American Marines began the ground battles of the Vietnam War in March of the next year. -
Voting Rights Act
The Voting Rights Act was passed to allow African Americans in America to vote. -
Elementary and Secondary Education Act
The Elementary and Secondary Education Act was passed to help fund public education. -
National Environmental Policy Act and the Environmental Protection Agency
The Environmental Policy Act was passed by Nixon to ensure that any environmental projects were regulated by the government. Nixon also formed the Environmental Protection Agency, which was charged with studying and regulating the environment. -
Earth Day
The first annual Earth Day holiday was created. A huge fire in Ohio sparked an enormous response from firefighters. -
Comprehensive Employment and Training Act
CETA was formed and passed by Congress and Nixon to provide training and employment for Americans. -
Comprehensive Employment and Training Act
CETA was formed by Congress and passed by Nixon to provide adequate training and employment for Americans.