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Klu Klux Klan
Forest Gump says his mom is named after the person who founded the Klu Klux Klan. Which was a band of white men that went after black people -
Elvis Presley
Elvis Presley stays at Forest Gump's house and starts playing music with him. Then Forest dances and Elvis uses that dance in his next concert. Elvis was a revolution to rock and roll all together. -
JFK Murder
Forrest Gumps speaks to JFK and shakes his hand. Later Forrest talks about JFK's murder in the movie. -
The Moon Landing
It is being showed on Forrest's TV in the background and Forrest also watches it to. -
Black Panther Party
When Jenny takes Forrest Gump to one of their meetings. African American revolutionary organization, they tried to prevent racism against all. -
Ping Pong Diplomacy
Forest Gump becomes really good at ping pong and plays in tournaments.Clear parallel which used to be Americans vs Chinese. -
Watergate Scandal
Forrest Gump called the hotel and complained about bright lights. It was a major political scandal that occurred during 1972 to 1974 -
The hippie movement
After Jenny leaves he soon sees her associating in the hippie movement which was in protest for Vietnam -
John Lennon
Forrest Gump is asked to sit and interview with John Lennon. He is one of the founders of the band The Beatles. -
Smiley Face
A man asks Forest Gump for t-shirts ideas then wipes his face on a t- shirt. This was a fmous and popular symbol in the United States and it went with the quote " Have a good day". -
Apple
Dan tells Forrest to invest in this fruit company called Apple. It ended up being one of the biggest companies in the world -
HIV/AIDS
Jenny says she has a virus the doctors do not know about. This is when the HIV/AIDS breakout on the world was
