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Elvis Presley's Hound Dog
Hound Dog
Young Forrest dances in a very odd way while Elvis Plays plays guitar. This inspires Presley to find new dances moves. Elvis Presley was one of the most significant cultural icons of the 20th century, he is often referred to as "the King of Rock and Roll", or simply, "the King". -
The Hippie Culture Movement
http://www.mortaljourney.com/2011/03/1960-trends/hippie-counter-culture-movement
Jenny was associated with the hippie movement in the 60's. The hippies’ primary tenet was that life was about being happy, not about what others thought you should be. They mainly did drugs and challenged institutuions. -
Desegregation of the University of Alabma
http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/university-of-alabama-desegregated
Forrest is on campus when they are allowing two african students to enroll into the university. The U.S. Supreme Court, however, had declared segregation unconstitutional in 1954’s Brown v. Board of Education, and the executive branch undertook aggressive tactics to enforce the ruling. JFK federalized National Guard troops and deployed them to the University of Alabama to force the integregation. -
JFK Assassination
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=video&cd=4&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CC8QtwIwAw&url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GL1qSGk8oMQ&ei=MytlVee7IIK6ggTgi4L4Cw&usg=AFQjCNEvzN4gy66K_QQOQcbth4Fa3YTShQ&sig2=dZ28je6AWB32Tbu4zAeEnw&bvm=bv.93990622,d.eXY' >JFK Assassination</a>
JFK was assassinated on November 22nd, 1963. Forrest in the movie was able to meet him. Later on, Forrest Mentions how he doesn't understand how "someone could kill such a nice young man." -
US Gets Involved In The Vietnam War
U.S. Involvement in Vietnam
Forrest, once graduating from the univeristy, then enrolls into the army. in Vietnam, "it rained and rained," and once there was a time where it stopped, then there was a suprise attack. Forrest saved many people and later recived the medal of honor. -
Black Panther Party
Jenny takes Forrest to a meeting of the Black Panther Party. The BLack Panther was an African American leftist organization from 1966-1982. This group was known for its military posture. -
Moon Landing
Apollo 11 Apollo 11 was the first manned spacecraft to reach the moon. The Apollo was manned by Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin. The Apollo was a major achievment in the US's Science Technology, and paved way for future science explorations. -
Watergate Scandal
Watergate ScandalWhen Forrest met President Nixon, he recommended him to stay at a nicer hotel. Forrest witnesed the Watergate Scandal. The Watergate Scandal was when there was a break-in the the Democrat's headquarters and Nixon then attempted to cover it up. -
Hurricane Carmen
Make A HurricaneHurricane Carmen was the most instense hurricane of the 1974 hurricane season. Its peak intensity was at 150 miles per hour and was a category 4 hurricane. It left oiver $2 millions dollars in damage. -
Apple Inc. Was Founded
Forrest, once back home, allowed Dan to invest his money. Dan assured Forrest that "they didn't have to worry about money no more". Dan invested his money into Apple which boomed and is known as the Apple we all know: the multinational technology company from Cupertino, California. -
John Lennon Killed
John Lennon's DeathFormer Beatle John Lennon, the 40-year-old lead singer of the most popular rock group in history, was murdered in his home in Dakota. Lennon and his Japanese-born wife, Yoko Ono, were returning to their apartment from a recording session when the shots rang out. Lennon was taken to Roosevelt Hospital in a police radio car and was pronounced dead on arrival in the emergency room -
HIV/AIDS Outbreak
HIV/ AIDS in the United StatesIn the 80s, there was a huge epidemic of AIDS in the United States. This was mainly in the gay community and many people received HIV/AIDS. It is inferred that Jenny revceived AIDS.
