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Ku Klux Klan
The Ku Klux Klan did start in 1865 and still is active till this day which is quite frightening. They were active during the Civil Rights Movement. Members were involved with Southern police departments making it easier for them to get away with the atrocities they commited -
Cold War
Cold War ConflictThe Cold War began in 1945 it was caused by communism. The Cold War was not an actual war, it was a world wide rivalry between the U.S. and the Soviet Union. America wanted nothing to do with Communism. America wanted only a Democracy. The Cold War ended in 1991 -
Elvis Presley
Elvis Presley was loved all around the world. His music was very catchy and is still listened to today. In the link is a video of Elvis Presley performing Hound Dog for the first time on the Milton Berle Show. Presley being the sex symbol of the fifties he made a lot of sales. -
Vietnam War
Clips from The Vietnam WarThe Vietnam War began in 1956 and was the first war America had lost. The U.S. viewed American involvement in the war as a way to prevent Communism in South Vietnam. This war was a big waste of time and caused Americans at home to dislike the soldiers in Vietnam. -
Little Rock Crisis
Little Rock Nine Crisis A group of African Americans that attended Little Rock Central High School. Being prevented from entering school property. President Eisenhower had to step in to de-escalate the crisis by speaking with the supreme court. -
Governor Wallace
Gov. Wallace Attempts to Block Integration - June 11, 1963 George Wallace was governor from January 14, 1963 until January 16, 1967 of Alabama. He denied African Americans in Alabama. He was against intergration. Wallace stood in front of the school door and blocked any attempt at intergrating schools. -
March on Washington
I Have a Dream The March on Washington occured on August 28, 1963. Martin Luther King Jr. spoke in front of the Lincoln Memorial presenting his famous "I Have a Dream" speech that involved the want to end racism. The number of people that went was 200,000 to 300,000. Observers estimated that 75–80% of the marchers were black. -
Kennedy Assassination
JFK Assassination President John F. Kennedy was assassinated on November 22, 1963 by Lee Harvey Oswald in Dallas, Texas. It was a huge surprise to all Amerricans. It had a monumental effect on all U.S. citizens changing everyones outlook on life. It was a very somber time being that John Kennedy was such a wonderful president. He had shown much of what he had to offer. -
Black Panther Party
The Black Panthers was an organization that formed to gain equality. Starting in the 60's during the Civil Rights Movement. African Americans strived for equality, doing anything they possibly could. There were race riots and civil unrest. There were internal arguments within the party. -
My Lai Massacre
My Lai Massacre My Lai is a village in South Vietnam where American soldiers killed unarmed civilians. Americans back home were stunned to learn about the My Lai Massacre. The My Lai Massacre was quite disturbing, very unexpected to the Americans and people all around the world . -
Watergate Scandal
Watergate ScandalThe Watergate Scandal was a very serious altercation within the White House. Involving President Nixon. It involved bugging offices of political opponents and people who were suspcious to President Nixon. He ordered his aides to harass activist groups and political figures. March 23, 1973 was when everything started to go downhill. It started to unravel once people started finding out. On August 9 1974 President Nixon resigned from presidency. -
Reagan Assassination Attempt
The attempted assassination of Ronald Reagan was on Monday, March 30, 1981. It occured at the Washington Hilton Hotel in Washington, D.C. Reagan and three other people were shot and injured by John Hinckley, Jr.
