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Vietnam War Begins
The Vietnam War starts with 35000 troops in South Vietnam. -
Rosa Parks is Arrested
Rosa Parks a black seamstress was arrested after refusing to give up her seat on a bus to a white man. -
Montgomery Bus Boycott begins
African Americans refuse to ride the buses in Montgomery Alabama as a civil rights movement against segregated seating. This is known as the first large event against segregation. -
Federal Aid Highway Act
President Eisenhower signed the Federal-Aid Highway Act, allowing over 41,000 miles of highways across the United States to be built. -
Montgomery Bus Boycott Ends
The Montgomery Bus Boycott ends after they take away segregation on public transportation. -
The United States goes to Space
The first-ever United States satellite explorer 1 reaches space, being the first time the United States made it to space. -
John F Kennedy is Elected
John F Kennedy is elected as the 35th president of the United States after beating former vice president Richard Nixon. -
John F Kennedy is Assassinated
John F Kennedy is assassinated in Dallas while riding in a convertible. -
Vietnam War Ends
The Vietnam War ends after the troops are pulled out and the war is concluded.