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The Vietnam War
Chapter 31 A Crisis in Confidence Section 1
In fear if Vietnam becoming communist and spreading to Southeast Asia, the US began deploying troops in order to remove it. The war is the longest the US has been in, ranging from 1955 to 1975. In the war, the US fought alongside South Vietnam against North Vietnamese and the Vietcong. -
Hippie Movement
During the 1960's, many individuals lived lives following the counterculture. This group of people were referred to as hippies. Hippies wanted to separate themselves from American society, living alternative lifestyles. They are often affiliated with, peace, music, and the use of psychedelic drugs . -
Assassination of JFK
Chapter 29 The Vietnam War Era Section 1
JFK was killed in Dallas, Texas by Lee Harvey Oswald. He and and his wife, Jacquelline Kennedy, when he was shot in the back of the head by a sniper. Oswald was arrested 70 minutes after the murder. -
Creation of Nike, Inc.
Nike first began as Blue Ribbon Sports when it was founded by Bill Bowerman and Phil Knight. The comapny was renamed Nike on May 30, 1971, after the Greek goddess of victory. The brand is famous for its sports apparrel. -
NASA Moon Landing
Apollo 11 was the first spacecraft to land humans on the moon. Neil Armstong and Buzz Aldrin were the first people to step on the moon. The landing was broadcast on live TV to a world-wide audience. Apollo 11 ended the Space Race and accomplished the national goal set in 1961 by President John F. Kennedy. -
President Nixon Opens Relations With China
On February 21, 1972, President Nixon visited China to improve relations. The visit gained Chinese support against the Soviet Union. This was the first time a President had visited the People's Republic of China and ended the 25 years of hostility between the countries. -
Attempted Assassination of Governer Wallace
While in Laurel, Maryland gaining support for his presidency, Wallace was shot 5 times. Wallace was paranoid of an assaination and often wore a bulletproof vest. He didn't the day of as it was too hot. The bullet wounds left Wallace paralyzed from the waist down. -
The Watergate Scandal
Chapter 31 A Crisis in Confidence Section 1
On June 17, 1972 several agents were caught tapping phones and stealing documents in the Watergate Hotel. The belongings of the burglars showed connections to Nixon. He attempted to cover up the break-in, but abused his presidential power. -
Hurricane Carmen
Hurrican Carmen was a Category 4 storm which developed by Africa. It turned toward the US where it dissapated over Texas on September 10. The storm caused $162 million in damage. -
Creation of Apple Inc.
In 1976, Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and Ronald Wayne founded the company in order to make and sell personal computers. In the years to come the Apple I, Apple II, and Apple III were created. The comapny was very successful. Following up was the success of Apple's Macintosh. Now, Apple is famous for its highly efficient and aesthetic devices. -
Assassination of John Lennon
John Lennon was shot by Mark David Chapman on December 8, 1980. Famous for being a founder of the Beatles, he also had a career in political activisma and pacifism. -
AIDS Outbreak
Reports of AIDS first came out in California by a few men who were thought to be in good health. The only thing that connected them all was that they were gay. The disease was first thought of to only be tracted by homosexuals, giving it the name GRID(gay-related immune deficiency). In June, the disease was found among heterosexuals as well, changing the name to AIDS.
