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Newport Jazz Festival
The Newport Jazz Festival is an annual American multi-day jazz music festival held every summer in Newport, Rhode Island. Elaine Lorillard established the festival in 1954, and she and husband Louis Lorillard financed it for many years. -
Nixon-Kennedy Debates (1st on Television)
a debate between the two major candidates for the presidency of the United States was presented on television for the first time. -
The Assassination of John F. Kennedy
the first of four major assassinations of the 1960s in the United States. -
The Gulf of Tonkin Resolution
The Gulf of Tonkin Resolution authorized President Lyndon Johnson to “take all necessary measures to repel any armed attack against the forces of the United States and to prevent further aggression” by the communist government of North Vietnam. -
Operation Rolling Thunder
The goal of the operation was to discourage the Hanoi regime's direction and support of an insurgency that threatened to destroy the Republic of Vietnam. frequently interrupted bombing campaign that began on 24 February 1965 and lasted until the end of October 1968. -
March on the Pentagon
a massive demonstration against the Vietnam War. -
Mai Lai Massacre
one of the most horrific incidents of violence committed against unarmed civilians during the Vietnam War. -
Riots at the Chicago Democratic Convention
King assassination riots in more than 100 cities followed and marked the end of the civil rights movement. The convention also followed the assassination of Robert F. Kennedy on June 5. Kennedy's assassination derailed the convention, paving the way for Humphrey. U.S. participation in the Vietnam War as well as other government policies. -
Woodstock
Woodstock was an opportunity for people to escape into music and spread a message of unity and peace. -
Chicago 8 Trial
The jury acquitted Froines and Weiner of the charge of teaching and demonstrating the use of an incendiary device. Judge Hoffman sentenced the five members of the Chicago Seven found guilty for their behavior and sentenced them to up to 29 months in jail. Each defendant made a statement before sentence was imposed. -
The Beatles Break Up
Exhausted from their extensive tours, during which they couldn't hear themselves play over the roar of their fans. -
Kent State Protest
members of the Ohio National Guard fired into a crowd of Kent State University demonstrators, killing four and wounding nine Kent State students. -
Roe vs. Wade
the Constitution of the United States protects a pregnant woman's liberty to choose to have an abortion without excessive government restriction. ruled that a state law that banned abortion was unconstitutional. -
The Beatles Appear for the first time on the Ed Sullivan Show
America tuned in to CBS and The Ed Sullivan Show But this night was different. 73 million people gathered in front their TV sets to see The Beatles' first live performance on U.S. soil.