Cold War to Present

  • United Nations

    United Nations
    The five main countries in the United Nations are the United States, England, France, Russia, and China. The United Nations is a peace keeping organization. Their goals were to try and solve disputes like education and health problems.This group became an organization in New York City on 1945. This event is important because it keeps all countries at peace and helps solve problems in the world. The United Nations impacted politics. This is because it keeps the countries at peace.
  • Elvis Presely

    Elvis Presely
    Elvis Presley was known to be the King of Rock 'N Roll. He was a very famous singer who was loved by many. Elvis preformed many of his songs on the Ed Sullivan Show. Elvis lived at his home, Graceland, in Memphis, Tennessee. He was most famous during 1956-1973. Elvis Presley was important because he performed 94 singles, 40 gold albums, and starred 33 films. Elvis Presley impacted society because he influenced so many people and he still does today. Many rising artist see him as an inspiration.
  • Robert F. Kennedy Assassination

    Robert F. Kennedy Assassination
    Robert F. Kennedy was assassinated by Sirhan Sirhan. Kennedy was walking through the kitchen to get to his hotel room. Sirhan jumped out and shot once in the head and twice in the chest. This event took place in L.A California on June 4, 1968. This event was important because an important person who was potentially going to be a president was killed. This event impacted politics. This is because it eventually led to the secret service providing protection to possible president candidates.
  • Man lands on the Moon

    Man lands on the Moon
    Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Micheal Collins boarded the Apollo 11. Neil Armstrong was the first one to step on the Moon. 600 million people's eyes were glued on the television as they watched the men land on the Moon. This event took place on July 20th, 1969 on the Moon. Landing on the Moon was important because America was the first out of everyone to make it to the Moon. Stepping on the Moon impacted society. This is because it inspired and showed people that we could travel to Space.
  • Bill Clinton

    Bill Clinton
    Bill Clinton was the 42nd president of the United States. Prior to his presidency, Clinton was the governor of Arkansas. The major event that occurred during his presidency was when he lowered America's deficit. He was president in 1992-2000 and lived in the White House. This event was important, because he reformed the health care and helped the United States get out of debt. Bill Clinton being president impacted the economy. This is because he helped the United States get out of debt.