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Cold War
The Cold War was mainly between the United States ad the Soviet Union that wasn't as much fighting then it was political differences. It spread mainly through propaganda and politics as there wan't direct open warfare between the two countries. -
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Dwight D. Eisenhower Presidency
President-ed two terms. Helped pass the Civil Rights Act of 1957, sent army troops to ensure that the Little Rock 9 could safe enter school, ad promoted strong science education with the Nation Defense Education Act. -
Montgomery Bus Boycott
This protest was taking place in Montgomery, Alabama when African Americans refused to get on any bus because of the segregated seating as they were inspired by Rosa Parks, who sat at the "white" section of the bus and was arrested for this protest. -
Civil Rights Act of 1957
This legislation help Americans exercise their votes along with investigating civil rights violations that violated to right to vote. -
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U.S. Enters the Space Race
The Space Race started when the Soviet Union was able to get Sputnik, the first man-made space satellite, on the moon and the United States was able win the race when the Apollo 11 able to land safely on the moon and Neil Armstrong was able to take the very first steps on the moon or a planet. -
NASA Formed
Pioneered for space exploration, scientific discovery, and aeronautics research. At this point in time is built and tested space crafts and over sought multiple other research projects. -
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John F. Kennedy Presidency
As the youngest president in history, John F. Kennedy oversaw the Peace Corps., Alliance Progress with Latin America, and the Apollo space program with the goal of landing the first man on the moon. -
23rd Amendment
Allowed American citizens to reside in District of Columbia to vote for presidential electors and leaders. -
Bay of Pigs
1,400 Cuban exiles launched into what became a botched U.S invasion at the Bay of Pigs as Fidel Castro came to power and overthrew Cuban dictator Fulgencio Batista. -
Cassette Tape Invented
Was able to play audio and video as well as record it for entertainment purposes. -
"I Have a Dream"
A world famous speech the Martin Luther King Jr. wrot about jobs and freedom in America as well as trying, in his best efforts. to end racism -
March on Washington
This march was for jobs and freedom and was a political demonstration that was held by many civil rights leaders to protest racial discrimination. (Lead up to "I Have a Dream"). -
Assassination of JFK
On this day in Dallas, Texas, JFK was assassinated while visiting to give what was his last address in the Crystal Ballroom. -
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Lyndon B. Johnson
Over Johnson's presidency, he has won passage through a major tax cut, passed the Clean Air Act, passed the Civil Rights Act of 1964, passed sweeping reforms and the Social Security Acts of 1965. -
24th Amendment
This amendment banned all poll taxes. -
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U.S. Enters Vietnam War
The United States had provided funding, armaments, and training to South Vietnam's government along with the military. Since democratic South Vietnam was partitioned with communist North Vietnam, it caused a lot of tension and strain on the U.S. economy. The U.S. ended up losing this war despite the use of an atomic bomb with Vietnam's strong military force. -
25th Amendment
This amendment established procedures for presidential succession. -
Assassination of Martin Luther King Jr.
In Memphis, Tennessee, Martin Luther King was shot on a second floor balcony outside his room and pronounced dead soon after at St. Joseph's Hospital. -
Internet Invented
While it was released to the public, the first forms of the internet was mainly used thought military computers and the Pentagon called Arpanet and was the early protocols of the internet that was released to the public. -
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Richard Nixon Presidency
Nixon was able to ease Cold War tensions and signed the Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty and SALT I, two landmark arms control treaties with the Soviet Union.After the Watergate scandal, Nixon resigned as president after not wanting any information to come out after this event but tapes got released to government officials. -
Apollo 11 Built and Tested for Launch
The 363 foot-tall spacecraft was completed and successfully test launched in preparation for the Apollo 11 Mission. -
Apollo 11 Mission
Fist manned mission to launch successfully and eventually land on the moon with the first human (Neil Armstrong) to set foot and take steps on a planet, declaring the United States victory in this Space Race. -
First Man to Land on the Moon
On this day, Neil Armstrong and the Apollo 11 landed on the moon to make international history as he became the first person to ever step foot on this planet, ending the Space Race between the United States and the Soviet Union. -
26th Amendment
This amendment granted 18-year-olds the right to vote. -
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Gerald Ford Presidency
Presided over the worst economy since the Great Depression and was greatly questioned after the Presidential pardon given to Nixon after the Watergate scandal.