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JFK, a democratic candidate, beats Nixon in the battle for president of the United States
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President JFK establishes the Peace Corps which disseminates good will and practical knowledge by the help of volunteers.
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JFK is informed of missile construction in Cuba and after debating with congress, he sends out a naval quarantine. He and Krushchev negotiate and avoid a nuclear war.
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MLK Jr. gives his "I have a dream" speech and this increases protests.
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JFK is assassinated in Dallas, Texas
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President Johnson sign the Civil Right Acts that outlaws discrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, or gender.
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This act was signed by president Johnson and it abolishes literacy test that were used against African-Americans during voting by local and state governments.
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This was a city wide riot that involved killings, violence, and theft. Eventually ended when President Johnson sent out federal troops to arrest over 13,000 people.
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MLK Jr., a popular protester for right for African American, is assassinated but his death motivates people to work for equal rights.
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Neil Armstrong becomes the first person to land on the moon and it is broadcast across the world.