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Nixon-Kennedy Debates (1st on Television)
The debate drew an estimated 70 million viewers on TV. He was also recovering from a knee injury and appeared pale and tired during the debate -
The Assassination of John F. Kennedy
JFK had 2 caskets, but only one was used for his burial; the other was dropped into the sea. His last words after being shot were "No, they sure can't" -
The Beatles Appear for the first time on the Ed Sullivan Show
Over 73 million people had watched this. They had earned $25 million in 1964 -
The Gulf of Tonkin Resolution
It wasn't unanimous; the Senate vote was 88-2. There was a secret contingency plan. The Johnson administration drafted a resolution seeking broad authority to take action in Southeast Asia. -
Operation Rolling Thunder
It had very restrictive rules of engagement dictated by President Johnson. One of Rolling Thunder's main goals was to cut off North Vietnam's supply lines to the South, but it failed. -
Riots at the Chicago Democratic Convention
The Youth International Party and Yippies were a group known for their theatrical protests. The National Guard was involved, and over 6,000 National Guard troops were present. -
March on the Pentagon
Abbie Hoffman's Attempted Exorcism before the march The famous author Norman Mailer was present at the march. -
Mai Lai Massacre
Hugh Thompson Jr., along with his crew, witnessed the massacre and intervened to stop further killings. It was covered up by the U.S. Army, so it wasn't until journalist Seymour Hersh exposed the story. -
Chicago 8 Trial
Bobby Seale's trial was separated from the others after he repeatedly disrupted the proceedings, demanding the right to represent himself. Judge Julius Hoffman handed down numerous contempt of court charges to the defendants and their lawyers for their disruptive behavior. -
Woodstock
Due to the number of attendees and the resulting lack of sanitation, food, and medical facilities. The festival was held on Max Yasgur's dairy farm in Bethel, New York. -
The Beatles Break Up
Allen Klein had an aggressive management style and divisive tactics created further tension among the members "The Long and Winding Road" was a breaking point. McCartney felt that Spector's heavy-handed orchestration ruined the song -
Newport Jazz Festival
Zeppelin made a surprise appearance at the festival. This festival faced severe crowd control issues due to an unexpectedly large turnout. -
Kent State Protest
Ohio National Guard members present at Kent State were young and inexperienced. There were numerous investigations and legal battles until 1979. -
Roe vs. Wade
Jane Roe was the pseudonym for Norma McCorvey. Roe v. Wade significantly altered the landscape of state laws regarding reproductive rights.