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It was an unsuccessful attempt by the USA to overthrow the Cuban government and Fidel Castro. USA was embarrased with the failed attempt.
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Marilyn Monroe was found dead at her house in a coma that she never woke up from by overdosing on sleeping pills.
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The closest we have ever gotten to a nuclear war. The United States armed forces were at their highest state of readiness ever and Soviet field commanders in Cuba were prepared to use battlefield nuclear weapons to defend the island if it was invaded.
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Public speech calling for an end of racism. One of the biggest moments of the Civil Rights Movement.
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John F Kennedy was the 35th President. Was driving in texas at a motorcade with his wife when he was shot and killed shortly after.
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Originally from the Britain. Became very popular in the USA when they arrived here.
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The Marines were the first troops to arrive in Vietnam to defend the USA airfield in Danang.
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The KKK Bombed an African American civil rights activists house killing him and his family.
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The first ever superbowl the Greenbay Packers defeated the Kansas City Chiefs in Los Angeles.
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Was shot in Tennesse and was killed later that day. A single bullet hit in the neck and the face.
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Was part of the race to put the first man on the moon.
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A three day concert at a dairy farm in New York. Promoted peace and tried to end war. Many Hippies.
