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Vietnam conflict
The Vietnam conflict was when the united states went to war with north Vietnam, which was a communist state. the whole event led to million of us deaths and 1 in ten soldiers being injured. History.com Staff. “Vietnam War Timeline.” History.com, A&E Television Networks, 2017, -
Teaches elvis to dance
on June 5, 1956 Elvis triggers the first controversy of his career as he sings his latest single, "Hound Dog," the dance style he uses is based on the way Forest danced when Elvis stayed at his place for the night. “Elvis Presley.” Culture Shock, Iowa Public Television, -
Plays football at the university of Alabama
Bryant returned to Alabama in 1958 as head football coach and athletic director, his five wins that year surpassing the team's win count from the previous three seasons. then winning the national championship in 1961, '64 and '65, then later in 1973, '78 and '79. “Bear Bryant.” Biography.com, A&E Networks Television, 19 Dec. 2016, -
"Stand in the Schoolhouse Door,"
when black students showed up at the University of Alabama to attend their classes the governor literally stood in the doorway preventing them from entering until 100 troops from the Alabama National Guard had been sent to assist federal officials. Wallace chose to step down rather than incite violence. Bell, Debra. “ George Wallace Stood in a Doorway at the University of Alabama 50 Years Ago Today.” Us News, 11 June 2013 -
JFK assasination
As he rode through Dealey Plaza in Dallas on November 22 1963 he was shot by Lee Harvey Oswald though the head and died “The JFK Assassination.” JFK Assassination, Mary Ferrell Foundation -
Anti war protests
After winning the medal of honor Forest had gotten involved in anti-war protests, where massive amounts of people would protest the war wanting peace. History.com Staff. “Vietnam War Protests.” History.com, A&E Television Networks, 2010, -
Watergate
when several burglars were arrested in the office of the Democratic National Committee, located in the Watergate complex of buildings in Washington, D.C. When they were caught Nixon took aggressive steps to cover up the crime afterwards, and in August 1974, after his role in the conspiracy was revealed, Nixon resigned. History.com Staff. “Watergate Scandal.” History.com, A&E Television Networks, 2009, -
Hurricane Carmen
Its unknown why but in the late 70s and 80s there had been many different natural disasters including hurricanes. Roth, David. “Hurricane Carmen - August 29-September 11, 1974.” Weather Prediction Center -
Ford assassination attempt
The first of two attempt on President Ford's life was when he was leaving the Union Square hotel's Post Street entrance at 3:30 p.m. after addressing a World Affairs Council audience, when two shots were fired by a 45-year-old middle class housewife, dabbler in extremist politics and FBI informant named Sara Jane Moore. Bureau, Edward Epstein Chronicle Washington. “Ford Escaped 2 Assassination Attempts / Both Happened in California -- One in Capital, Other in S.F.” SFGate, 27 Dec. 2006 -
AIDS
In the movie Forests childhood friend had died of aids. During the 80s there was an epidemic of aids. people didn't fully understand aids so for the longest time they thought it was the 'gay disease'. Gander, Kashmira. “The Terror and Prejudice of the 1980s AIDs Crisis Remembered by a Gay Man Who Lived through It.” The Independent, Independent Digital News and Media, 6 Jan. 201
