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Newport Jazz Festival
Jazz festival held every year in Newport. -
Nixon-Kennedy Debates (1st on Television)
First ever presidential debate on live television. -
The Assassination of John F. Kennedy
John F. Kennedy is shot and killed publicly by Lee Harvey Oswald. -
The Beatles Appear for the first time on the Ed Sullivan Show
This was the first live performance from the record breaking Beatles. -
The Gulf of Tonkin Resolution
On this day the president authorized to take any necessary action against forces. -
Operation Rolling Thunder
This was the title of the sustained aerial bombardment campaign. -
March on the Pentagon
The march on the Pentagon was a huge demonstration against the Vietnam war. -
Mai Lai Massacre
This was the mass murder of unarmed Vietnamese civilians. -
Riots at the Chicago Democratic Convention
A year of violence was occurring after the death of MLK. -
Woodstock
Woodstock was a festival for the people to escape and enjoy music with peace. -
Chicago 8 Trial
8 men are arrested for inciting riots. -
The Beatles Break Up
Paul McCartney announces the official end of The Beatles. -
Kent State Protest
This was the protest of a massacre that occurred on may 4th. -
Roe vs. Wade
This was a landmark ruling women can choose to have an abortion.