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Vietnam War
Conflict between North Vietnam and South Vietnam. The U.S. allied with South Vietnam because it was to unify the country under the governments rule of communists. In total, there were at least 21 countries involved in the war, such as France, Japan, The United Kingdom, etc. https://youtu.be/PxiR1sZUGQ8 -
Elvis Presley
He was a international sensation singer-songwriter and actor. He starred in 33 successful films, & made history with his television appearances and record-breaking, live concert performances on tour globally. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gxi23SG1U0g -
George Wallace
He was the governor of Alabama who was a supporter of racial segregation. Under federal pressure he was forced to end his blocksde of the University of Alabama and allow the enrollment of African American students. Despite his failures he continued being a spokesman for racial segregation and enterted to become president of the U.S. -
Integration university of Alabama
a federal district court in Alabama ordered the University of Alabama to admit African American students Vivien Malone and James Hood during its the summer session. George Wallace promised to prevent the school's integration no matter what it took. Wallace proceed his promise by positioning himself in front of the doorway of the school. -
Assassination of JFK
President John F. Kennedy was assassinated as he rode in a motorcade through Dealey Plaza in downtown Dallas, Texas. Bullets struck the president's neck and head and he slumped on top of Mrs. Kennedy. Later on, Police arrested a man named Lee Harvey Oswald stating that he was responsible for the death of JFK. That same day, President Kennedy funeral took place. During the day about 250,000 people went by to pay their respects. -
AntiWar Protest
A social movement more specifically college students that believed the war was wrong and they thought that the United States shouldn’t be involved. The organization included Students for a Democratic Society (SDS), Committee for Sane Nuclear Policy (SANE), War Resisters League (WRL), & Committee for Nonviolent Direct Action (CNVA) https://youtu.be/Nl58QbpVLHw -
Hippie Culture
The hippie culture movement was all about being happy and finding peace. Hippies did not engage in politics, middle class values,nuclear weapons and the Vietnam War. They were vegetarians who took drugs such as marijuana and LSD to practice expanding their mind and consciousness. They also had lots of music festivals to celebrate life. Singers such as Bob Dylan, Joan Baez, &a the Beatles were most identified with the movement.
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March on Washington
to fight for the rights of African-Americans for jobs and freedom. It was Organized by religious groups and civil groups, the march was intended to help fix the challenges that black citizens were facing 100 years after the emancipation. The March on Washington helped to create a momentum for the Civil Rights Act, which was established by President Lyndon B. Johnson. https://youtu.be/0wDU-oYQN04 -
Ping-Pong Diplomacy
refers to the exchange of table tennis Between the relations of the United States and people's republic of China. Chairman Mao believed ties with the Americans might serve as a advantage against the Russians. On the other hand, U.S. President Richard Nixon looked st this as an opportunity to make China his number one priority. The two countries eventually exchange secret communications, but the real breakthrough came courtesy of a public encounter between a pair of ping-pong players. -
Watergate Scandal
It followed a break-in at the Democratic National Committee and a was scandalous presidential situation that led to the resignment of president Nixon. -
Assassination Attempt of Ronald Reagan
President Reagan and three others were shot and wounded by John Hinckley. Hinckley's motivation for the attack was to impress actress Jodie Foster, whom he had developed an obsession after seeing her in the 1976 film Taxi Driver. Reagan was shot in the chest, just below the left underarm. He suffered a punctured lung and heavy internal bleeding, but he was able to recover. Hinckley was found innocent on attempting to assassinate the president. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=s6CNRlQG0mg -
Cold War
split the world into two rival sides that came into conflict with each other. Because of the Cold War, we had the Korean War and the Vietnam War, which led the Cold War. We had the Bay of Pigs invasion and the Cuban Missile Crisis. Because of the Cold War, we had the USSR invading Afghanistan and fighting a war there, which helped to create the Taliban and Al Qaeda. https://youtu.be/aquhfNJVMic
