Family Oral History

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    Vietnam War

    Annette's father was stationed in the Vietnam War. He was on tours of two years with two week leave time for six years.
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    Space Race

  • Father Joines United States Air Force

    Father Joined US Air Force
  • First American in Space

  • Birth

    When Annette was born
  • Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr., delivers his “I Have a Dream”

    Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr., delivers his “I Have a Dream” speech before a crowd of 200,000 during the civil rights march on Washington, DC
  • President Kennedy is assassinated in Dallas, Tex.

    President Kennedy is assassinated in Dallas, Tex. (Nov. 22). He is succeeded in office by his vice president, Lyndon B. Johnson. Read more: 1950–1999 — Infoplease.com http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0903597.html#ixzz1oupzQyH0
  • President John F. Kennedy assinated

    In Dallas, Texas, during a motorcade through downtown, President John F. Kennedy is mortally wounded by assassin Lee Harvey Oswald. Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson is sworn into office later that day. Two days later, Oswald was himself killed on live national television by Jack Ruby while being transported in police custody.
  • President Johnson signs the Civil Rights Act

    President Johnson signs the Civil Rights Act Read more: 1950–1999 — Infoplease.com http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0903597.html#ixzz1ouqA6r7q
  • YOunger sister

    Younger sister Wendy born.
  • Presidant L. Johnson's second inauguration

  • Miranda rights Established

    Miranda v. Arizona: Landmark Supreme Court decision further defines due process clause of Fourteenth Amendment and establishes Miranda rights (June 13). Read more: 1950–1999 — Infoplease.com http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0903597.html#ixzz1ouqncvLS
  • Twenty-Fifth Amendment to the Constitution is ratified

    Twenty-Fifth Amendment to the Constitution is ratified, outlining the procedures for filling vacancies in the presidency and vice presidency. Read more: 1950–1999 — Infoplease.com http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0903597.html#ixzz1ourCgypR
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    Living in Africa

    Annette lived with her paretns and three siblings in a trailer 8x28 feet while in Africa, she was five years old. She also remembers loosing her first tooth and how her father got her mother a ringer-washer after living in the trailier when the people they lived near kept taking their close pins and not letting them use the close lines.
  • James born

    Younger brother James born.
    He was also in the ARMY and AirForce.
  • Martin Luther King, Jr., is assassinated

    Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr., is assassinated in Memphis, Read more: 1950–1999 — Infoplease.com http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0903597.html#ixzz1ourP9wEM
  • Richard Nixon is inaugurated as the 37th president

    Richard Nixon is inaugurated as the 37th president). Read more: 1950–1999 — Infoplease.com http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0903597.html#ixzz1ouriRakE
  • Four students are shot to death by National Guardsmen during an antiwar protest at Kent State University

    Four students are shot to death by National Guardsmen during an antiwar protest at Kent State University Read more: 1950–1999 — Infoplease.com http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0903597.html#ixzz1ouu2JRkI
  • Gregory born

    The last and youngest child of her family was born.
  • The Twenty-Sixth Amendment to the Constitution is ratified, lowering the voting age from 21 to 18

    The Twenty-Sixth Amendment to the Constitution is ratified, lowering the voting age from 21 to 18 Read more: 1950–1999 — Infoplease.com http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0903597.html#ixzz1ouuEJyw2
  • Nixon makes historic visit to Communist China

    Nixon makes historic visit to Communist China Read more: 1950–1999 — Infoplease.com http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0903597.html#ixzz1ouuSDkGK
  • Roe v. Wade:

    Roe v. Wade: Landmark Supreme Court decision legalizes abortion in first trimester of pregnancy Read more: 1950–1999 — Infoplease.com http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0903597.html#ixzz1ouueKcsk
  • Nixon's Impeachment

    House Judiciary Committee recommends to full House that Nixon be impeached on grounds of obstruction of justice, abuse of power, and contempt of Congress. Read more: 1950–1999 — Infoplease.com http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0903597.html#ixzz1ouvJHeAo
  • American merchant ship Mayaguez, seized by Cambodian forces, is rescued in operation by US Navy and Marines, 38 of whom are killed

    American merchant ship Mayaguez, seized by Cambodian forces, is rescued in operation by US Navy and Marines, 38 of whom are killed Read more: Information Please: 1975 http://www.infoplease.com/year/1975.html#ixzz1ouw1uIM0
  • 19-month civil war ends in Lebanon after threatening to escalate to global level

    19-month civil war ends in Lebanon after threatening to escalate to global level Read more: Information Please: 1976 http://www.infoplease.com/year/1976.html#ixzz1ouwQDnxA
  • Jimmy Carter is inaugurated

    Jimmy Carter is inaugurated as the 39th president. Read more: 1950–1999 — Infoplease.com http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0903597.html#ixzz1ouwd4dlW. Read more: 1950–1999 — Infoplease.com http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0903597.html#ixzz1ouwd4dlW
  • President Carter meets with Egyptian president Anwar Sadat and Israeli prime minister Menachem Begin at Camp David

    President Carter meets with Egyptian president Anwar Sadat and Israeli prime minister Menachem Begin at Camp David (Sept. 6); Sadat and Begin sign Camp David Accord, ending 30-year conflict between Egypt and Israel (Sept. 17). Read more: 1950–1999 — Infoplease.com http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0903597.html#ixzz1ouwrZdZK
  • Malfunction at Three Mile Island nuclear reactor in Pennsylvania causes near meltdown

    Malfunction at Three Mile Island nuclear reactor in Pennsylvania causes near meltdown Read more: 1950–1999 — Infoplease.com http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0903597.html#ixzz1ouxQSS5H
  • President Carter announces that U.S. athletes will not attend Summer Olympics in Moscow unless Soviet Union withdraws from Afghanistan

    President Carter announces that U.S. athletes will not attend Summer Olympics in Moscow unless Soviet Union withdraws from Afghanistan Read more: 1950–1999 — Infoplease.com http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0903597.html#ixzz1ouxgIdq4
  • Sandra Day O'Connor is sworn in as the first woman Supreme Court justice

    Sandra Day O'Connor is sworn in as the first woman Supreme Court justice Read more: 1950–1999 — Infoplease.com http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0903597.html#ixzz1ouy29dp0
  • Deadline for ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment to the Constitution passes without the necessary votes

    Deadline for ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment to the Constitution passes without the necessary votes. Read more: 1950–1999 — Infoplease.com http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0903597.html#ixzz1ouyPK8lU
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    First Marrige

    Anntte was married to her first husband and later divorced.
  • Father Retires from AF

  • U.S. invades Caribbean island of Grenada after a coup by Marxist faction in the government.

    U.S. invades Caribbean island of Grenada after a coup by Marxist faction in the government. Read more: 1950–1999 — Infoplease.com http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0903597.html#ixzz1ouya3FaT
  • President Reagan re-elected in landslide with 59% of vote.

    President Reagan re-elected in landslide with 59% of vote. Read more: Information Please: 1984 http://www.infoplease.com/year/1984.html#ixzz1ouzLd7ze
  • First Son

    Her first son Patrick was born who now has a daughter and a girlfriend.
  • Reagan's second inauguration.

    Reagan's second inauguration
  • Space Shuttle Challenger

    The space shuttel Challenger exploded on its flight.
  • In a speech in Berlin, President Reagan challenges Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev to “tear down this wall” and open Eastern Europe to political and economic reform

    In a speech in Berlin, President Reagan challenges Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev to “tear down this wall” and open Eastern Europe to political and economic reform .
    Read more: 1950–1999 — Infoplease.com http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0903597.html#ixzz1ouzpfCof
  • Robert C. McFarlane, former National Security Adviser, pleads guilty in Iran-Contra case.

    Robert C. McFarlane, former National Security Adviser, pleads guilty in Iran-Contra case. Read more: Information Please: 1988 http://www.infoplease.com/year/1988.html#ixzz1ov0OwYnE
  • Oil tanker Exxon Valdez runs aground in Prince William Sound, spilling more than 10 million gallons of oil. It is the largest oil spill in U.S. history

    Oil tanker Exxon Valdez runs aground in Prince William Sound, spilling more than 10 million gallons of oil. It is the largest oil spill in U.S. history Read more: 1950–1999 — Infoplease.com http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0903597.html#ixzz1ov00PJGp
  • Second Son Born

    Her second son Micheal was born.
    His father was fine for the first ten years but soon spiraled out of control. He first used drugs when he was in the military in Germany(heroin) and with using drugs and alochol he is also homeless.
  • Iraqi troops invade Kuwait, leading to the Persian Gulf War

    raqi troops invade Kuwait, leading to the Persian Gulf War. Read more: 1950–1999 — Infoplease.com http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0903597.html#ixzz1ov18MmoY
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    Persian Gulf War (Desert Storm)

    Persian Gulf War: U.S. leads international coalition in military operation (code named “Desert Storm”) to drive Iraqis out of Kuwait Iraq accepts terms of UN ceasefire, marking an end of the war (April 6). Read more: 1950–1999 — Infoplease.com http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0903597.html#ixzz1ov0pb7zS
  • Senate Judiciary Committee conducts televised hearings to investigate allegations of past sexual harassment brought against Supreme Court nominee Clarence Thomas by Anita Hill, a law professor at the University of Oklahoma.

    Senate Judiciary Committee conducts televised hearings to investigate allegations of past sexual harassment brought against Supreme Court nominee Clarence Thomas by Anita Hill, a law professor at the University of Oklahoma. Read more: 1950–1999 — Infoplease.com http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0903597.html#ixzz1ov1eALGk
  • Bomb explodes in basement garage of World Trade Center, killing 6, injuring 1,000, and causing more than $500 million in damage.

    Bomb explodes in basement garage of World Trade Center, killing 6, injuring 1,000, and causing more than $500 million in damage. Read more: 1950–1999 — Infoplease.com http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0903597.html#ixzz1ov2HqUmc
  • The acquittal of four white police officers charged in the 1991 beating of black motorist Rodney King in Los Angeles sets off several days of rioting, leading to more than 50 deaths, thousands of injuries and arrests, and $1 billion in property damage

    The acquittal of four white police officers charged in the 1991 beating of black motorist Rodney King in Los Angeles sets off several days of rioting, leading to more than 50 deaths, thousands of injuries and arrests, and $1 billion in property damage Read more: 1950–1999 — Infoplease.com http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0903597.html#ixzz1ov1y7l4q
  • Paula Jones, a former Arkansas state employee, files a federal lawsuit against President Clinton for sexual harassment.

    Paula Jones, a former Arkansas state employee, files a federal lawsuit against President Clinton for sexual harassment. Read more: 1950–1999 — Infoplease.com http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0903597.html#ixzz1ov2UbiHD
  • Budget standoff between President Clinton and Congress results in partial shutdown of the US government.

    Budget standoff between President Clinton and Congress results in partial shutdown of U.S. government Read more: 1950–1999 — Infoplease.com http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0903597.html#ixzz1ov2noGy5
  • F.B.I. arrests suspected Unabomber

    F.B.I. arrests suspected Unabomber
  • Clinton's second inauguration

    Clinton's second inauguration
  • House of Representatives votes to impeach President Clinton on charges of perjury and obstructionof justice.

    House of Representatives votes to impeach President Clinton on charges of perjury and obstruction of justice. Read more: 1950–1999 — Infoplease.com http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0903597.html#ixzz1ov3ovTTL
  • Columbine

    School shooting at Columbine High School in Littleton, Colo., leaves 14 students (including the 2 shooters) and 1 teacher dead and 23 others wounded. Read more: 1950–1999 — Infoplease.com http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0903597.html#ixzz1ov4EM1Lw
  • Bush formally accepts the presidency, having won a slim majority in the electoral college but not a majority of the popular vote.

    Bush formally accepts the presidency, having won a slim majority in the electoral college but not a majority of the popular vote. Read more: 2000– — Infoplease.com http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0903598.html#ixzz1ov4gp6e
  • September 11

    The day when hijackers crashed planes into the World Trade Centers and the Pentagon. Now in the Towers place stands a memorial
  • In his first State of the Union address, President Bush labels Iran, Iraq, and North Korea an “axis of evil” and declares that U.S. will wage war against states that develop weapons of mass destruction

    In his first State of the Union address, President Bush labels Iran, Iraq, and North Korea an “axis of evil” and declares that U.S. will wage war against states that develop weapons of mass destruction Read more: 2000– — Infoplease.com http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0903598.html#ixzz1ov5AvEJd
  • Space shuttle Columbia explodes upon reentry into Earth's atmosphere, killing all seven astronauts on board.

    Space shuttle Columbia explodes upon reentry into Earth's atmosphere, killing all seven astronauts on board. Read more: 2000– — Infoplease.com http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0903598.html#ixzz1ov5NlVa1
  • Four hurricanes devastate Florida and other parts of the southern United States

    Four hurricanes devastate Florida and other parts of the southern United States (Aug. and Sept.) Read more: 2000– — Infoplease.com http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0903598.html#ixzz1ov5Ynppw
  • Hurricane Katrina

    The U.S. engagement in Iraq continues amid that country's escalating violence and fragile political stability. Hurricane Katrina wreaks catastrophic damage on Mississippi and Louisiana; 80% of New Orleans is flooded.All levels of government are criticized for the delayed and inadequate response to the disaster. Read more: 2000– — Infoplease.com http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0903598.html#ixzz1ov5x5x00
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    Second Marrige

    On May 5th, 2006 Annette's current husband Russ asked her out on their first date.
    On June 8th, 2006 Russ asked her to marry him.
    On the 29th of September, they were married.
  • 300 Million People

    The U.S. Census Bureau estimates that the population of the United States has reached 300 million. Read more: 2000– — Infoplease.com http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0903598.html#ixzz1ov6esKrO
  • California Democrat Nancy Pelosi becomes the first woman Speaker of the House of Representatives

    California Democrat Nancy Pelosi becomes the first woman Speaker of the House of Representatives Read more: 2000– — Infoplease.com http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0903598.html#ixzz1ov7U9ejl
  • Democrats perform well across the board in the November elections. Barack Obama becomes the first African-American to be elected President, with 52.8% of the vote. In Congress, Democrats retain majorities in both the House and the Senate, with 57 Senators

    Democrats perform well across the board in the November elections. Barack Obama becomes the first African-American to be elected President, with 52.8% of the vote. In Congress, Democrats retain majorities in both the House and the Senate, with 57 Senators and 178 Representatives Read more: 2000– — Infoplease.com http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0903598.html#ixzz1ov6O30QD
  • Swine Flu

    After confirming 20 cases of swine flu in the United States, including eight in New York City, the U.S. declares the outbreak a public health emergency. Read more: 2000– — Infoplease.com http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0903598.html#ixzz1ov8P76Lu
  • An explosion and fire on the Deepwater Horizon oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico sends millions of gallons of oil into the sea. The spill kills 11 and is the largest off-shore spill in U.S. history as well as one of the largest spills in world history

    An explosion and fire on the Deepwater Horizon oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico sends millions of gallons of oil into the sea. The spill kills 11 and is the largest off-shore spill in U.S. history as well as one of the largest spills in world history Read more: 2000– — Infoplease.com http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0903598.html#ixzz1ov8uVR3a
  • Casey Anthoney

    On July 5, a jury of five men and seven women found Casey Anthony not guilty of killing her daughter, Caylee Marie, who was last seen with her mother on June 16, 2008. The verdict ended a case that had viewers glued to their TV and computer screens for three years. Many avid watchers of the case were shocked and angered by the verdict, including HLN host Nancy Grace. In reaction to the verdict, Grace said "The devil is dancing tonight." The jury did find Anthony guilty of the lesser charge of pr
  • Solar Flares

    Largest Solar Flares in FIVE years.