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Dwight Eisenhower Inauguration
Dwight David "Ike" Eisenhower was inaugurated into office as the 34th President of the United States. He won the reelection against Adlai Stevenson II by a landslide, even though there were concerns of his health because of a heart attack he suffered in 1955. But, in the case of Brown vs. Board of Education, he was hesitant to back up the Supreme Court on the verdict that the segregation was unconstitutional.
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The Vietnam War
The Vietnam War was more of a conflict in the way the US was involved, but it did include us sending troops to Vietnam to fight against the attacking soldiers at Vietnam. In Vietnam, it was known as the Resistance War Against America, or just the American War. It was a war between the split country of communist North Vietnam, and the government of South Vietnam, which sided with America as a democracy. History.com, A&E Television Networks, www.history.com/topics/vietnam-war. -
The Smiley Face
Harvey Ball was chosen as a commercial artist to make a design for a friendship campaign that they were starting, and Ball created a smiley face on a bright yellow background. He received $45 for his work, and the work took only 10 minutes to idealize and complete. Staff, Legacy. “10 Things About Harvey Ball and His Famous Smiley Face.” Legacy.com, 14 Oct. 2016, www.legacy.com/news/culture-and-trends/article/10-things-about-harvey-ball-and-his-famous-smiley-face. -
Malcolm X Assassination
In Washington Heights, New York City, NY, African American Muslim minister was assassinated by gunshot before he was about to give a speech about his new organization, called the Organization of Afro-American Unity. Malcolm was shot inside the Audobon Ballroom in New York. Ali, Zaheer. “Malcolm X's Death Revisited.” CNN, Cable News Network, 17 Feb. 2015, www.cnn.com/2015/02/17/opinion/ali-malcolm-x-assassination-anniversary/index.html. -
Founding of Black Panther Party
The Black Panther Party was an revolutionary black group focused on the safety of African Americans all over the country. They were founded on the beliefs of Malcolm X, an African American Muslim minister. They were very successful in their actions, because it made many people think about the rights of African Americans, and started getting people to fight for their rights as well. Baggins, Brian. Black Panther Party, www.marxists.org/history/usa/workers/black-panthers/. -
Sesame Street Premieres
The hit kids show Sesame Street premieres its first episode on National Education Television. After the debut, and episodes are continuously being released, it eventually becomes the most widely viewed children's program in the world, and has aired in over 120 to date. “Sesame Street Debuts.” History.com, A&E Television Networks, www.history.com/this-day-in-history/sesame-street-debuts. -
Watergate Scandal
The Watergate Scandal was a break-in directed by 37th President, Richard Milhous Nixon. He had secretly sent 5 men to break into the Democratic National Committee to get an upper hand on his reelection campaign by stealing the opposing party's information. The men were caught inside the building attempting to fix some defective microphones, and the guard that caught them assumed NIxon was involved by the President's number in their phones, and White House documents on their person. -
Ford Pardons Nixon
This controversial act by former Vice President Gerald Ford was to pardon recently resigned President Richard Nixon for whatever charges he would have faced for directing the Watergate break-in. Many wanted Ford out of office for what many people called an act of treason by pardoning a man who abused presidential authority. “President Ford Pardons Former President Nixon.” History.com, A&E Television Networks, www.history.com/this-day-in-history/president-ford-pardons-former-president-nixon. -
Ronald Reagan Shot
Ronald Reagan, the 40th President of the United States, was shot in the armpit by the attempted assassin, John Hinckley Jr., aged 25 at the time. Reagan did survive the attempt though, as it was revealed, that the President suffered no permanent damage, and could continue with his term. It was later found, that Hinckley shot Reagan because he wanted to impress actress Jodie Foster, who was 19 at the time. -
Space Shuttle Challenger Explodes
The Space Shuttle "Challenger" explodes in the air shortly after lift off, where all seven crew members were killed. It was later found out, that the crew members didn't die when it exploded, but were well and alive, until after the shuttle hit the ocean moments later. Many people hadn't realized the ship exploded until further examination of the flight path. History.com Staff. “Challenger Disaster.” History.com, A&E Television Networks, 2010, www.history.com/topics/challenger-disaster.
