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Korean War
In the 1950's one of the most controversial things in the media was the Korean War. People thought this war would be called World War 3 because many thought other countries would get heavily involved. It ended in July of 53 with over 5 million soldier and civilian lives lost.
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Rosa Parks
Rosa Parks is a very influential woman in the African American community. She incited the Montgomery Bus Boycott where she sat in the front of the bus even though back then people of color were not allowed. By doing this she lost her job was fined $10 for breaking the law and and another $4 for court fees.
“Rosa Parks.” Biography.com, A&E Networks Television, 7 Aug. 2017, www.biography.com/people/rosa-parks-9433715. -
Vietnam War
The Vietnam War started November 1, 1955 and ended April 30, 1975. It was one of the longest wars we have ever had and one of the bloodiest. More than 3 million people were killed in the is war. But what most people don't know is that there was never an actual declaration of war so many historians call it the Vietnam Conflict not the Vietnam War.
History.com Staff. “Vietnam War.” History.com, A&E Television Networks, 2009, www.history.com/topics/vietnam-war/vietnam-war-history#. -
John F. Kennedy
John F. Kennedy aka JFK was the 35th president of the United States of America. He was married to Jacqueline Kennedy and had 4 children. He was assassinated by a man named Lee Harvey Oswald on November 22, 1963 in Dallas, Texas while riding in the back of his car during a parade.
History.com Staff. “John F. Kennedy.” History.com, A&E Television Networks, 2009, www.history.com/topics/us-presidents/john-f-kennedy#. -
Summer of Love
The Summer of Love was a social phenomenon that occurred in the summer of 1967 in Golden Gate Park. It was a large 3 day coming together of young people who supported the hippie lifestyle. There was music, dancing, drinking, drugs, and over 100,000 people.
“Summer of Love.” PBS, Public Broadcasting Service, www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/films/summer-of-love/. -
Watergate Scandal
The Watergate Scandal began when several men were captured in a office at the Watergate complex in Washington D.C. They were part of Ronald Reagan's reelection campaign, they were caught stealing documents, wire tapping phones. Ronald Reagan resigned from presidency before he could be impeached for lying about the scandal which he had said he had no part of but he actually did.
History.com Staff. “Watergate Scandal.” History.com, A&E Television Networks, 2009, www.history.com/topics/watergate. -
Patricia Hearst
Patricia Hearst was the 19-year old daughter of famous publisher Randolph Hearst. She was kidnapped by the Symbionese Liberation Army from her apartment. Later on with an assault rifle in her hand she helped the Symbionese Liberation Army rob a bank, she was abused and brainwashed to do this. Though she was brainwashed to do this she was found guilty and sentenced to 7 years in prison.
“Patty Hearst.” FBI, FBI, 18 May 2016, www.fbi.gov/history/famous-cases/patty-hearst. -
Christa McAuliffe
Christa McAuliffe was a teacher from New Hampshire who got picked to be the first civilian to teach children from space and after all her training was complete she was finally ready to go to space, Exactly 73 seconds after take off the rocket exploded. They landed in the ocean and died on impact. It was a very tragic day for the families and for NASA.
History.com Staff. “Challenger Disaster.” History.com, A&E Television Networks, 2010, www.history.com/topics/challenger-disaster. -
Fall of the Berlin Wall
The Cold War began to go across Eastern Europe. Finally after so many years the East Berlin's communist party said that announced that at midnight that day they would tear down the wall. So that night people from both sides came with drinks and partied until that time.History.com Staff. “Berlin Wall.” History.com, A&E Television Networks, 2009, www.history.com/topics/cold-war/berlin-wall. -
Hubble Space Telescope
The Hubble Space Telescopes launch opened many peoples eyes to science. With this we have discovered many things about earth and our solar system. It is NASA's most successful and longest lasting mission.
“Hubble Essentials.” HubbleSite - The Telescope - Hubble Essentials, hubblesite.org/the_telescope/hubble_essentials/.
