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The world gets smarter.
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Climactic confrontation of the First Indochina War between the French Union's French Far East Expeditionary Corps and Viet Minh communist revolutionaries.
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Landmark decision of the United States Supreme Court that declared state laws establishing separate public schools for black and white students unconstitutional.
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Refused to move from her bus seat. Bus boycott ensues.
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Eisenhower send troops to Little Rock. Sent them to ensure integration of the high school.
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Nonviolent protest of Woolworth's department store. Wanted to end discrimination throughout Southern US.
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Held to support Civil Rights bill. Led by Dr. King, Jr.
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US-supported coup. Kennedy signed off for the coup, but not for the assassination.
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Landmark piece of legislation in the United States that outlawed major forms of discrimination against blacks and women.
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After his succesful march on Washington. Granted in Oslo, Norway.
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Gradual and sustained bombing of N. Vietnam by the US forces. Most intense battles of the Cold War.
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Ky as VP and running mate. Took 34% of the votes. Vowed to have peace, but there was a power struggle with Ky.
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At first those in Saigon thought Khe Sanh was going to be a minor disctraction from a big battle. They were wrong. Fort given the nickame "Operation Scotland".
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In Memphis, TN. On his way to give a speech. Talked about striking garbage workers.
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Was president of N. Vietnam and leader of the marxist revolution. Led the Viet Cong until his death. Heart failure.
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We worked with S. Vietnam and Nixon ordered it. 13 major operations occured while in Cambodia. Goal is to kill the 40,000 N. Vietnam in Cambodia.
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Students protesting the recent invasion of Cambodia. Ohio National Guard kills 4 and wounds 9.
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Signed in Paris. End the war and restore peace. US POWs repatriated. Last United States troops in Vietnam depart.
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People's Army of Viet Nam (PAVN) offensive in the South begins. (Quoc Han). Battle of Xuan Loc.
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North Vietnamese intelligence officials scoured the Embassy shortly after taking Saigon.
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Of Mayersville, Mississippi. Oversaw much public works, including a lot of construction.
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Target of death threats as a response to the crowning. First black woman to win Miss America.
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US government starts to recognize Martin Luther King, Jr. as a national figure. His birthday becomes a national holiday
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President Bill Clinton announced the formal end of the embargo against Vietnam, 19 years after North Vietnamese troops captured Saigon. Go Go America!
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