Forrest Gump Timeline

  • Elvis Presley

    Elvis Presley

    Elvis Presley was popular during the 1950's. He was called the King of Rock and Roll, and he had a very unique style. He inspired many people, including John Lennon.
  • Segregated Busses

    Segregated Busses

    The Montgomery Bus Boycott protested against segregation in public transportation. During the time, most everything was segregated and the world was going through a time of pure racism. The boycott helped to abolish segregation as a whole.
  • Charlie

    Charlie

    "Charlie" was the nickname used for the Vietcong during the war. It referenced communist forces. It came from the name "Victor Charlie" (they shortened it to charlie).
  • SDS

    SDS

    The goal of SDS was to fight against racism during this time. They also fought against poverty and labor struggles.
  • John F. Kennedy

    John F. Kennedy

    John F. Kennedy was a very loved president because of his devotion and dedication to America. He took office during a rough time, but he let everyone feel secure. His assassination was a shock to everyone.
  • President Lyndon B. Johnson

    President Lyndon B. Johnson

    Johnson did a lot for the civil rights movement. He opposed segregation and he signed civil rights bills, but his foreign policy lacked knowledge. He was in favor of creating a blockade.
  • Napalm

    Napalm

    Used during the Vietnam War, Napalm was, and still is, very controversial because of its damaging effects. The toxic chemicals in it caused 17 diseases linked to cancer and other deadly issues.
  • Black Panthers

    Black Panthers

    The Black Panthers was a black power political party. They wanted to emphasize racial pride.
  • Anti-War Protests

    Anti-War Protests

    During the war, lots of people opposed it and wanted to bring the soldiers home. In an effort of this, protests were led by most everyone. An example of one is the march on the pentagon of 1967. It eventually resulted in Nixon's attempt at bring them home.
  • Richard Nixon

    Richard Nixon

    Richard Nixon had a positive foreign policy legacy because of hid want for peace between nations. His focus was reducing violent behavior during the Cold War.
  • Ping-Pong Diplomacy

    Ping-Pong Diplomacy

    Chinese ping-pong grew very popular (as shown in the movie). Because of this, the United States lifted the trade embargo against China.
  • Gerald Ford

    Gerald Ford

    Gerald Ford led the economy into the biggest downfall besides the depression. He also pardoned Nixon after his participation in the Watergate Scandal. He does not have a good legacy.

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