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Klu Klux Klan
Founded in 1865, this unpopular group was referenced in the movie Forest Gump. It was said that his relative was the leader and Forest was named after him. However the names of the past leaders are; William Joseph Simmons, Hiram Wesley Evans, James A. Colescott, & Samuel Green. -
Vietnam War (start)
The Vietnam War began in 1955, Forrest was an active solider in the movie. -
A Gyrating Dance
Elvis appeares on The Milton Berle Show on June 5, 1956, that triggers the first controversy of his career. Presley sings his latest single, "Hound Dog," with all the pelvis-shaking intensity his fans scream for. In the movie, "Forest Gump" it is said that young & crippled Forrest inspired this dance after he stays in their house. -
JFK For Presedent
JFK is elected in 1960, Forrest meets him when he becomes apart of the All American Football Team. -
A Love Scandal
Evidence suggests that JFK and Marilyn Monroe did have sex at least once. On March 24, 1962, JFK and Ms. Monroe were both guests at iamnotastalker.comBing Crosby’s house in Palm Springs. -
Segregation Forever.
George wallace stood infront of Alabama University doors to stop black students from attending school. Presedent JFK called in 100 troops to assist officers with getting the students through the door. Wallace steped down instead of resisting and causing violence. Forrest Mentions witnessed this in the movie and tried to give the black women something she dropped chasing after her. -
The end of the Ken
Lee Harvy Oswald assinated JFK in Texas as he rode in the motorcade. Forrest mentions this in the movie. -
Black Panthers
The Black Pathers were founded. -
Nixon Elected
Presdent Nixion is elcted, Forrest meets him in the movie and he travels with the US ping pong team to China -
Failed Termination
Arthur Bremer fails to assinate George wallace and leaves him paralized from the waist down for life. Forrest mentions in the movie that someone tried to kill him. -
Hurricane Carmen
Hurricane Carmen started in Africa, 8/29/74 and affected Puerto Rico, Hispaniola, Texas, Louisiana, Yucatán Peninsula, Jamaica, Belize, Lesser Antilles until it finally subdued 9/10/74. In the movie "Forrest Gump" he survived huricane Carmen while shrimpin' on JENNY. -
Vietnam War (end)
The war ended. In the movie, Forrest is discharged because of an injury to his butt.
