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As war rages on, concern for our environment becomes an issue and people take to the streets to clean the streets.
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Demonstrators against President Nixon's involvment in the Vietnam War were fired upon by members of the Ohio National Guard at Kent State University.
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The Watergate Scandal was a scandal and cover-up about a break-in at the Democratic National Committee. Nixon and his administrators tried to coverup their involvement.
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Germany tried to get rid of its military image by hosting a carefree Olympic Games, but a Palenstinian group captured and killed eleven Isreali Olympic team members.
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All American combat troops are pulled out of Vietnam in accordance with the Paris Peace Accord.
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Buckling under the pressure and lack of support from Congress and his charges, Nixon falls behind in office and resigns. Ford become the new President of the United States,
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Lynette Fromme attempted to assassinate President Ford to make a statement to those who refused to halt pollution in the environment. She stood about an arm's length away, but her gun failed to fire and she was caught and imprisoned.
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Roots is a book written by Alex Haley that followed the life of an African American boy's life as he is captured and sold into slavery. It was eventually adapted into a movie series in 1977.
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Star Wars had a huge cultural impact across America and other countries around the world. It impacted other movies and was quoteded worldwide.
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After several years of prescription drug abuse, Elvis died of an overdose of drugs being supplied to him by his physician, who was eventually sent to prison.
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Pope Saint John Paul II was seen as a saint by the church as he worked to end Communist rule across Europe.
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The Three Mile Island accident was a partial nuclear meltdown in Pennsylvania.
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Margaeret THatcher became the first and only women to be the Prime Minister of Britain. This was a large step for women and their rights.
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Over 60 American hostages were taken by Iran. 13 women and African Americans were released along with an ill man and the rest were held for 444 days after a failed rescue attempt.
