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American soldiers referred to the Viet Cong as Victor Charlie or V-C. "Victor" and "Charlie" are both letters in the NATO phonetic alphabet. "Charlie" referred to communist forces in general, both Viet Cong and North Vietnamese.
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A 20th-century competition between two Cold War adversaries, the Soviet Union and the United States, to achieve superior spaceflight capability. It had its origins in the ballistic missile-based nuclear arms race between the two nations following World War II.
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This was a long, costly and divisive conflict that pitted the communist government of North Vietnam against South Vietnam and its principal ally, the United States. The US assert its military intervention in Vietnam by the domino theory, which stated that if one country fell under the influence of Communism, the surrounding countries would inevitably follow. The aim was to prevent Communist domination of South-East Asia.
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One of the greatest revolutions in Rock 'n' Roll and pop culture. He was know for his dancing. He was one of the most famous musicians and still is today. He fused the country-western music of the south with the rhythm and blues of African Americans and the pop music that dominated the radio and recording industries
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He was an American politician who served as the 45th governor of Alabama for four terms. During his tenure, he promoted "trade schools, low taxes and industrial development." Wallace did not expect to win the election, his strategy was to prevent either major party candidate from winning a majority in the Electoral College. he is best remembered for his staunch segregationist and populist views.
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The Vietnam-era antiwar movement may count as the largest sustained protest movement in the history of the United States. Opposition to US military involvement in Southeast Asia began in the 1950s and started to attract media attention in 1963 as the Kennedy Administration pushed combat troops into Vietnam. https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/retropolis/wp/2017/10/19/the-day-anti-vietnam-war-protesters-tried-to-levitate-the-pentagon/ -
Agent Orange, which was used during the Vietnam War to clear dense vegetation, is a deadly herbicide with long-lasting effects. Napalm, a gel-like fuel mixture that burns slowly and more accurately than gasoline, was used in bombs. -
He was the 36th president and the 37th vice president for JFK. He also made great strides in attacking racial discrimination by signing the historic Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965. His wide-reaching achievements improved the lives of millions of Americans and contributed to economic growth and prosperity. -
He was the 37th president of the United States, serving from 1969 to 1974, and he was the 36th vice president from 1953 to 1961. Nixon's 1972 visit to China ushered in a new era of U.S.-China relations and effectively removed China as a Cold War foe. The Nixon administration signed the Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty with the Soviet Union and organized a conference that led to the signing of the Helsinki Accords after Nixon left office. -
Ping-pong diplomacy refers to the exchange of table tennis players between the United States and People's Republic of China in the early 1970s, that began during the 1971 World Table Tennis Championships in Nagoya, Japan as a result of an encounter between players Glenn Cowan and Zhuang Zedong.Glenn Cowan missed his team bus during the 31st World Table Tennis Championship. He then was forced to take the Chinese team buss where he talked with Zhuang Zhedong through an interpreter. -
A political scandal during the 1970's which involved a break-in of the Democratic National Committee headquarters at the Watergate Office Complex in Washington D.C. After investigation it was found out that President Nixon was aware of this Soon after the investigation Nixon resigned as president of the United States. The crimes were obstruction of justice, abuse of power, and contempt of Congress. He also tried covering up the evidence. -
The machine was a technological showcase of the day, boasting a number of features beyond simple computing, and with a price tag aimed at the "executive" market. Apple has become much more than just a brand. A long history of producing high quality products that everyone can use has spawned a brand culture that has become so ingrained in everyday life that many faithful Apple consumers wouldn't deviate from the products in a million years. -
He was a British-American comedian,vaudevillian, actor, singer and dancer. With a career that spanned nearly 80 years, Hope appeared in more than 70 short and feature films, with 54 feature films with Hope as star, including a series of seven "Road" musical comedy movies with Bing Crosby as Hope's top-billed partner.From 1964 to 1972, Hope included South Vietnam on his annual trips to visit troops during the holiday season. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jnANUThEofE -
HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) is a virus that attacks the body's immune system. If HIV is not treated, it can lead to AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome). Learning the basics about HIV can keep you healthy and prevent HIV transmission.