American Dream Project Part 3

By elizabetholler
  • Only Jewish State

    Only Jewish State

    Israel becomes the world's only Jewish state.
  • Soviet Union Explodes First Nuclear Bomb

    Soviet Union Explodes First Nuclear Bomb

    After two American scientists are executed for selling the nuclear secrets to the Soviet Union, the Soviets detonate their first bomb.
  • Korean War begins

    Korean War begins

    Communist forces invade South Korea, prompting a military response by United Nation forces.
  • First Hydrogen Bomb

    First Hydrogen Bomb

    The U.S. detonates its first hydrogen bomb on the island of Enewetak. This is significant because it is a beginning for a new type of bomb and technology.
  • Brown vs. Board

    Brown vs. Board

    The Brown vs. Board of Education case ends with the U.S. Supreme Court ruling school segregation illegal.
  • Polio Vaccine

    Polio Vaccine

    The Polio Virus finally has a cure created by Jonas Salk. It is introduced to the American Public and the results are wonderful.
  • Sputnik I

    Sputnik I

    The Soviet Union launches Sputnik I, an unmanned satellite, into the atmosphere. This marks the beginning of the space race: the race that leads to man walking on the moon.
  • Hawaii and Alaska Admitted as States

    Hawaii and Alaska Admitted as States

    Hawaii is accepted as a state, and as is Alaska, making our country have 50.
  • Fidel Castro

    Fidel Castro

    Fidel Castro leads the Cuban revolution and assumes leadership of the nation. He leads until 2008, then dies in 2016.
  • First Televised Presidential Debate

    First Televised Presidential Debate

    For the first time, Americans tune into the televised Presidential Debate between John F. Kennedy, and Richard Nixon. Their election was the closest one in history, but ends with Kennedy winning overall.
  • John F. Kennedy

    John F. Kennedy

    John F. Kennedy becomes President of these 50 states after a long and very close election against Richard Nixon.
  • Berlin Wall

    Berlin Wall

    The Berlin Wall is built between East and West Germany, creating lots of tension not just in Germany, but the rest of the world.
  • Cuban Missile Crisis

    Cuban Missile Crisis

    The Soviet Union deploys bombs to Cuba, threatening the U.S., resulting in the Cuban Missile Crisis.
  • Death of Martin Luther King

    Death of Martin Luther King

    Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is assassinated, prompting huge outrage from the public. He was very influential in the movement for integration and equal rights, and his loss was a huge blow to the morale of said movement.
  • Richard Nixon

    Richard Nixon

    Richard Nixon is elected President of the United States of America.
  • Man on the Moon

    Man on the Moon

    Neil Armstrong becomes the first man to walk on the moon, making history and ending the space race.
  • First Earth Day

    First Earth Day

    The first Earth Day is held, and we are still celebrating nearly 50 years later!
  • Roe v. Wade

    Roe v. Wade

    Abortion is declared a constitutionally protected medical procedure by the Supreme Court.
  • Nixon Resigns

    Nixon Resigns

    Richard Nixon resigns from his Presidency before being impeached, and is succeeded by Gerald Ford.
  • Ronald Reagan

    Ronald Reagan

    Reagan is elected President, defeating Jimmy Carter.