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Christopher Hitchens Born
The world gets smarter. -
Dien Bien Phu
Climactic confrontation of the First Indochina War between the French Union's French Far East Expeditionary Corps and Viet Minh communist revolutionaries. -
Brown v. Board of Education
Landmark decision of the United States Supreme Court that declared state laws establishing separate public schools for black and white students unconstitutional. -
Rosa Parks Bus Scene
Refused to move from her bus seat. Bus boycott ensues. -
Little Rock High School
Eisenhower send troops to Little Rock. Sent them to ensure integration of the high school. -
Greensboro Sit-In
Nonviolent protest of Woolworth's department store. Wanted to end discrimination throughout Southern US. -
March on DC
Held to support Civil Rights bill. Led by Dr. King, Jr. -
Ngo Dinh Diem Overthrown and Assassinated
US-supported coup. Kennedy signed off for the coup, but not for the assassination. -
Civil Rights Act of 1964
Landmark piece of legislation in the United States that outlawed major forms of discrimination against blacks and women. -
Martin Luther King Wins The Nobel Prize for Peace
After his succesful march on Washington. Granted in Oslo, Norway. -
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Operation Rolling Thunder
Gradual and sustained bombing of N. Vietnam by the US forces. Most intense battles of the Cold War. -
Nguyễn Văn Thiệu Elected President
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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Battle of Khe Sanh
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". -
Martin Luther King Jr. Assassinated
In Memphis, TN. On his way to give a speech. Talked about striking garbage workers. -
Ho Chi Minh Dies
Was president of N. Vietnam and leader of the marxist revolution. Led the Viet Cong until his death. Heart failure. -
US Crosses into Cambodia
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. -
Kent State Shootings
Students protesting the recent invasion of Cambodia. Ohio National Guard kills 4 and wounds 9. -
Agreement to End Conflict Signed
Signed in Paris. End the war and restore peace. US POWs repatriated. Last United States troops in Vietnam depart. -
PAVN Southern Campaign Begins
People's Army of Viet Nam (PAVN) offensive in the South begins. (Quoc Han). Battle of Xuan Loc. -
Saigon American Embassy Falls
North Vietnamese intelligence officials scoured the Embassy shortly after taking Saigon. -
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Unita Blackwell Becomes the First Black Woman Mayor
Of Mayersville, Mississippi. Oversaw much public works, including a lot of construction. -
Vanessa Williams is Crowned the First Black Miss America
Target of death threats as a response to the crowning. First black woman to win Miss America. -
Dr. King's Birthday is a National Holiday
US government starts to recognize Martin Luther King, Jr. as a national figure. His birthday becomes a national holiday -
US Embargo Ends
President Bill Clinton announced the formal end of the embargo against Vietnam, 19 years after North Vietnamese troops captured Saigon. Go Go America! -
