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SNCC stands for Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committeee which was a group of nonviolent young people who wanted to make a good difference. They led protests for the civil rights movement. -
John F. Kennedy and Richard Nixon were the candidates for the first presidential debate on television. The fact that the debate was on tv for viewers to see really helped JFK win the presidency because he was very good looking and seemed confident. -
An American cartoon sitcom about a modern Stone Age family known as the Flintstones. This sitcom was made by Hanna-Barbera Productions and first aired on ABC-TV. -
John F. Kennedy won the presidential election against Richard Nixon. He was only 43 years old making him the youngest US president to ever be elected. -
Yuri Alekseyevich Gagarin was a part of the Soviet space program and was the very first human to enter space. He traveled in the Vostok 1 when he did this. -
A wall that separated East Germany from West Germany because of the areas different political views. The wall was a symbol of the Cold War and how it separated people. -
Roger Maris was a New York City Yankees player who hit his 60th home run of the MLB season. This home run made him tie Babe Ruth's single-season home run record. -
A statement which supported democratic ideas and non-violence. Specifically, it explained how people have the ability to make social decisions that determine their quality of life. -
She passed away from overdosing on sedative drugs. It devastated the public because she was a likable famous figure. -
He was the first African American student to attend the University of Mississippi and helped the Civil Rights Movement. He was protected all the time at the school by US deputy marshals and army troops because people were infuriated that the schools wasn't segregated anymore. -
The spy film in the famous James Bond series was first premiered at the London Pavilion. This premiere would launch the longest-running series in cinema history. -
A nuclear missile standoff during the Cold War between the US and Soviet Union. This event scared many people into thinking World War III was going to begin over the conflict. -
MLK's speech called "I Have A Dream" supports the civil rights movement and promotes equality. This speech is famously known and explains the importance of everyone treating each other fairly. -
John F. Kennedy was assassinated by Lee Oswald. While he was riding in the back of a convertible in a parade in Dallas, Texas. -
The Beatles arrive in New York City at the JFK airport. When they walk off the plane they are welcomed to the US by thousands of adoring fans. -
The Beatles first appearance on live television in the US. Over 70 million Americans watched them on tv then. -
He was the Democrat presidential candidate and defeated Barry Goldwater by a lot. The election was one of the biggest landslides is presidential election history because Johnson had 60% of the popular vote. -
Malcom X was famous civil rights leader that was assassinated during his speech. This was located at Auduborn Ballroom in Manhattan. -
A huge fair in NYC that included 140 pavilions and 110 restaurants. It involved 80 nations and was an incredible event that many people attended. -
Multiple violent events between the Los Angeles police and locals who were mostly African Americans. These riots lasted about six days. -
LSD becomes illegal to sell, make and have in Nevada and California. These are the first two states to make LSD illegal in the US. -
The American sci-fi television series made by Gene Roddenberry. The tv show is about the adventures of the starship USS Enterprise. -
A social phenomenon that took place during the summer of 1967. It was basically thousands of young people participating in hippy trends together in San Francisco. -
The Green Bay Packers played the Kansas City Chiefs at the very first super bowl. The Green Bay Packers won the game and the score was 35-10. -
A famous boxer who refused to be drafted for the US Armed Forces. He explained that being apart of the US Armed Forces was against his religion. -
This album by the famous rock band called The Beatles was their eighth studio album. The album's genre was rock and pop making it very popular among the public because it was trendy during the time period. -
He was the first African American member of the Court and the courts first non-white justice. He was confirmed by Senate in 69-11 vote to be a part of the Court. -
One of the largest military campaigns of the Vietnam War. The North Vietnamese communist troops organized a very successful attack against US and South Vietnamese troops. -
He was assassinated at the Lorraine Motel in Mephis, Tennessee, while standing on the balcony outside of his room. James Earl Ray assassinated MLK. -
Robert F. Kennedy was assassinated by Sirhan Sirgan in Los Angelos, California. Only five years after his brother John F. Kennedy was assassinated. -
Forms of peaceful protest that included demonstrations and speeches at rallies. The protests supported anti-war and other Democratic views. -
Richard Nixon is elected President during the 1968 presidential election. Making him the 37th President of the United States. -
US astronauts Neil Amstrong and Buzz Aldrin landed on the moon. They became the first people to walk on the moon. -
Riots that began from police officers trying to shut down a bar that gay people drank at. These riots supported the gay rights movement. -
A music festival that spread peace and unity with over 400,000 audience members. About 30 different acts performed outside at the festival which lasted a couple days. -
A rock and roll band that performed at the Altamont Speedway in California. About 300,000 people attended this free music festival.