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Forest Gump Events
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Ku Klux Klan's Formation
Formed by Nathan Bedford Forest after the Confederates lost the Civil War to the Union. Thier mission is to keep white supremacy and prove whites to be supreme, especially over blacks. Today, the KKK is know as one of the most racist and feared terroist groups in America. -
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Elvis Presley's Life
Elivis Presley was of the most praized singers of the 50's and 60's. He was known for his crazy haircut and his "Memphis Magic". Memphis is now nicknamed "Music City" after Elvis and many other musicians from Memphis. -
JFK Assassination
President Kennedy was shot by a Lee Harvey Oswald while riding in the Presidential limosine in Dallas, Texas. -
Formation of the Black Panthers
The Black Panthers were the top black rights group in the 1960's, promotting violence in hopr of equal rights for blacks. -
Hurricane Carmen
A giant hurricane blazed the Gulf of Mexico and made the shrimp industry thrive. -
Assaassination of John Lennon
John Lennon, the founder and leader of The Beatles, was shot and killed in New York City. -
Attempted Assassonation of Ronald Reagan
John Hinckley shot President Ronald Reagan but the wound wasn't very deep so the hospital was able to save him. -
AIDS Epidemic
