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In 1951 in Greenbow, Alabama, young Forrest is fitted with leg braces to correct a curved spine and is unable to walk properly. He gets bullied often by this. Once the leg cast comes off, he discovers that he is a fast runner.
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When Forrest had some guests come over, one of them was Elvis, he dances with him and listens to him play his guitar.
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Forrest discovers that he is a very fast runner, this talent allows him to receive a football scholarship at the University of Alabama.
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Lee Harvey Oswald assassinated the United States President, John F. Kennedy.
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After his graduation, Forrest is sent to Vietnam to serve in the Army
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Forrest Gump receives the Medal of Honor for saving lives during his time in the Vietnam War. He also met Lyndon B. Johnson, the 36th president of the United States.
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Sirhan assassinated US Senator Robert F. Kennedy in a Hotel.
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During the Movie, the United States make their first moon landing.
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While Forrest was in the Army, he learns how to play ping-pong. He develops a talent for it and is sent to China for a match.
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Forrest Gump was in the bubba Gump ship named Jenny while the Hurricane Carmen struck Louisiana. His Ship was the only Shrimping Company left.
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One morning Forrest decides to go on a run and ends up going throughout America, running for two years 2 months, 14 days and 16 hours.
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One morning, Forrest went to go check the mailbox hen he receives a letter that the apple company wants him to join. Forrest Gump joins the Apple Company and becomes rich.
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Jenny is Forrest's wife, she later dies due to a disease that cannot be cured.
