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Desegregation In Schools
Because of the Brown v. Board of Education case, schools were ordered to integrate whites and blacks. This caused much uproar in the South and caused many to try to prevent it from happening (ex. Orval Faubus). -
Vietnam War
The U.S wanted to prevent areas of the world falling under Communist influence. Many protests arose from this after many of troops and innocent people lost their lives. -
JFK Assassination
Was killed while riding in a open-top car through Dallas while celebrating his victory in the California Democratic presidential primary. He was supposedly a victim of another mentally ill shooter, but there are many conspiracies such as the end of segregation between whites and blacks. -
Medal Of Honor (Vietnam War)
The highest award for valor in action against an enemy force which can be bestowed upon an individual serving in the Armed Services of the United States. Was awarded to many Vietnam vets for their bravery during the war. -
Moon Landing
Marked the first steps by humans on another planetary body and were taken by Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin. It was made possible by technological advancements and the space race against Russia. -
Ping Pong Diplomacy
Improved U.S and China relations after China invited the United States Ping-Pong team to the People’s Republic. Quickly paved a way for President Nixon to visit Beijing and dismiss any conflict between China. -
Watergate Scandal
A major political scandal that occurred in the United States following a break-in at the Democratic National Committee (DNC) headquarters at the Watergate office complex. President Richard Nixon's administration's attempted cover-up of its involvement, but quickly lost the trust of the American citizens. -
Nixon Resigns
The Watergate scandal escalated, costing Nixon much of his political support. He resigned in the face of almost certain impeachment and removal from office. -
Apple Company Launches
Steve Jobs saw the computer, recognized its brilliance, and sold his inventions to help fund its production. It changed the way the world used technology and was not only internet-based for personal enjoyment, but also helped businesses as well. -
Osama Bin Laden Killed
After being mainly responsible in the 9/11 terrorist attacks, President Obama orders the Navy Seal to hunt and kill Osama Bin Laden. This act was deemed the high point of Obama’s first term of presidency. -
AIDS
Disease in which there is a severe loss of the body's cellular immunity and was at first, only considered a disease that affected the gay community. Was discovered after an unexpected cluster of cases. -
Bill Clinton Impeachment
American political scandal involving perjury and sexual relationship between President Clinton and his White House Intern, Monica Lewinsky. He was the second president to be impeached in history. -
Killing Spree at Columbine High School
Two students enacted an all-out assault at their Columbine High School with no exact reason. This caused chains of similar school shootings afterwards. -
Panama Canal Returns to Panama
U.S president Jimmy Carter signed new treaty that returned Panama Canal back to Panama. It was used by the U.S to connect the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean for water traffic. -
9/11
Were a series of four coordinated terrorist attacks by the Islamic terrorist group Al-Qaeda on the United States. The attack killed more than 3,000 people which marked the worst attack on the U.S, and sparked the wars in the Middle East years later. -
War In Iraq
After the the terrorist attacks of 9/11 and speculations of WMDs (Weapons of Mass Destruction), President Bush orders troops to Iraq. Many lives were lost and people began to question if this was the right thing to do (similar to the doubts of Vietnam War). -
Hurricane Katrina
After the flood levees in New Orleans broke, high waters came through and destroyed much of the city. People believed President Bush did not provide enough aid to the people who were affected. -
Barack Obama
Was the first African- American elected to be president in history. Inherited a global economic recession, two ongoing foreign wars and the lowest-ever international favorability rating for the United States. -
Trayvon Martin
George Zimmerman, a neighborhood watch captain in Florida, shoots and kills teen Trayvon Martin after instructions not to do so. This greatly influences the BLACKLIVESMATTER group to start protesting for black lives. -
Gay Marriage Legalized
Was ruled that gay marriage is a right protected by the U.S constitution in all 50 states. Prior to this, it was already legal in 37 states but banned in the remaining 13.
