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The domino was the basis for the containment policy and is initially why the US got involved in Vietnam. It demanded that the US stop communist aggression into the countries located in South-east Asia.
Years of the War: Novemer 1, 1955 - April 30, 1975 -
Brother of President John F Kennedy. Robert Kennedy was a lawyer and politician in America. He and his death were significant to US History because he was known for advocating the Civil Rights Movement, and he worked on fighting against organized crime.
Historical Importance: 1961-1968 -
35th President. Some of the accomplishments of JFK´s presidential legacy was his amazing leadership during the Cuban Missile Crisis and working on successfully expanding the space program! This was before he was unfortunately assassinated.
Historical Importance: 1961-1963 -
Governor Wallace famously said, ”...segregation now, tomorrow, & forever”. He was willing to challenge JFK and keep Alabama segregated.
Historical Importance: 1962-1982 -
36th President. President Lyndon B. Johnson had a positive domestic legacy, but not with foreign policy because he was committed to maintaining independence in South Vietnam while also working to achieve success in Southeast Asia.
Historical Importance: 1961-1969 -
37th President. Richard Nixon had a positive legacy in terms of foreign policies because he improved US-China relationships and even removed them from being an enemy in the cold war. He had also signed the Acnti-Ballistic Missile Treaty with the Soviet Union.
Historical Importance: 1961-1974 -
The Watergate Scandal was when several burglers had broken in, however, it was found that they were connected to Nixon´s re-election campaign. They had been caught wiretapping phones and stealing documents. Nixon tried to cover up the crimes, but the truth was revealed, leading to the resignation. -
38th President. President General Ford´s legacy is that he worked hard to work on getting the US out of the Great Depression. He is also known for the pardon he had given to former President Richard Nixon
Historically Important: 1974 - 1977 -
The space race was very important during this time period, and the first landing on the moon was a very crucial, important moment for US History. It ended when US astronaut Neil Armstrong landed on the moon.
Years It Occurred: 1957-1969 -
39th President. President Jimmy Carter´s legacy was that he worked hard to create peaceful solutions for international conflicts and advancing democracy and human rights.
Historically Important: 1963 - 1981 -
40th President. President Reagan´s presidential legacy is that, once he became in office, he worked to implement new political and economic initiatives.
Historically Important: 1967 - 1989 -
In the Iran-Contra Affair, administration officials secretly facilitated the sale of arms Khomeini of the Islamic government of Iran.
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