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Korean War
North Korea invaded South Korea, which was backed by the United Nations. The leader of the United Nations helped drive North Korea out of South Korea. [https://study.com/academy/lesson/the-korean-war-causes-and-effects.html] -
Vietnam War Begins
Communist North Vietnam was at war with South Vietnam and the United States. American men were drafted to fight in the war. [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vietnam_War] -
Elvis Presley on Ed Sullivan show
Elvis preformed on the Ed Sullivan show (which was a show hosted by Ed Sullivan). Elvis preformed a song called "Don't be Cruel". [http://www.elvispresleymusic.com.au/pictures/1956-september-9-ed-sullivan-show.html] -
Hippie Movement Starts
The youth of America during the Vietnam War were dubbed the name "hippies" when they exhibited counterculture as well as spirituality. The hippies were also correlated with recreational drug use and anti-war protests.[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_the_hippie_movement] -
The Real Creation of the Smiley Face
An American graphic artist, Harvey Ross Ball, came up with the idea for the smiley face. Ball finished designing the smiley face in ten minutes. [https://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/who-really-invented-the-smiley-face-2058483/] -
The Assassination of JFK
President John F. Kennedy was shot and killed while riding in a motorcade in Dallas Texas. His Vice President Lyndon B Johnson took the role of President following JFK's death. [https://www.jfklibrary.org/JFK/JFK-in-History/November-22-1963-Death-of-the-President.aspx] -
The Black Panther Party is formed
The BPP was founded by Huey Newton. The group was formed to get the message across that black people should be treated equally to white people (anti racism group). [https://www.jfklibrary.org/JFK/JFK-in-History/November-22-1963-Death-of-the-President.aspx] -
Assassination of Robert Kennedy
Presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy was mortally wounded and eventually died shortly after winning primaries. He was the second member in his family to be murdered while involved in politics. [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Assassination_of_Robert_F._Kennedy] -
Watergate Scandal
The Watergate hotel was robbed and the money was tied to Nixon's re-election campaign. Due to this Nixon resigned before he was impeached. [https://www.history.com/topics/watergate] -
President Gerald Ford is sworn in
After Nixon's impeachment, a new president was needed. Nixon's vice president, Gerald Ford, was sworn in.
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The creation of Apple
Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak and Ronald Wayne created/founded a technology company. They created computers in the beginning (Macintosh). [https://www.macworld.co.uk/feature/apple/history-of-apple-steve-jobs-mac-3606104/] -
HIV outbreak
Starting in 1980 there was an outbreak of HIV, especially in gay men. The disease had and has no cure. [https://www.hiv.gov/hiv-basics/overview/history/hiv-and-aids-timeline]
