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Project 1_Gump

By Alex Lobberecht

  • McCarthyism

    McCarthyism
    McCarthy rose to power in 1950. He made everyone scared of communism and questioned many people. This was sort of like the Salem Witch Trials but not as intense.
    “McCarthyism.” Ushistory.org, Independence Hall Association, www.ushistory.org/us/53a.asp.

  • Fidel Castro

    Fidel Castro
    On this day Fidel Castro threw over the Cuban dictatorship. He was recognized as a national hero at the time. Castro had the support of the American Government.
    “Batista forced out by Castro-Led revolution.” History.com, A&E Television Networks, www.history.com/this-day-in-history/batista-forced-out-by-castro-led-revolution.

  • Cuban Missile Crisis

    Cuban Missile Crisis
    On this day an American plane flew over Cuba and located a Soviet military base that had nuclear weapons in it. JFK was frightened by this news and had secret meetings to not let Russia or Cuba know that they have discovered the missiles. America and the Soviet Union both decided it would be catastrophic if we went into nuclear war so we made a compromise for both's safety.
    “Cuban Missile Crisis.” John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum

  • Kennedy Assassination

    Kennedy Assassination
    As President Kennedy was campaigning in Texas he was assassinated in a parade. He was shot by a man named Lee Harvey Oswald. This was recorded on live television.
    “November 22, 1963: Death of the President.” John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum.

  • Watergate Scandal

    Watergate Scandal
    Several burglars were caught inside the Watergate Hotel. They thought they were burglars but it turned out they were wiretapping. This led to the resignation of President Nixon.
    History.com Staff. “Watergate Scandal.” History.com, A&E Television Networks, 2009, www.history.com/topics/watergate.

  • Saddam Hussein

    Saddam Hussein
    Saddam Hussein became president of Iraq. At the time he was an ally to the U.S. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kLUktJbp2Ug
    “Saddam Hussein.” Biography.com, A&E Networks Television, 28 Apr. 2017.

  • Iran Hostage Crisis

    Iran Hostage Crisis
    This happened when militants seized the U.S. embassy in Iran. They held 52 hostages for almost two years. This made relations with Iran really bad for a long time. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JW3WfSFgrVY
    The Editors of Encyclopædia Britannica. “Iran hostage crisis.” Encyclopædia Britannica, Encyclopædia Britannica, inc., 23 May 2017.

  • MTV

    MTV
    This changed modern television. This was the first time they started showing music videos. Now you have to look pretty to be a music artist. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ&index=2&list=PL25B3C0161050FC2B
    Staff, NPR. “The Golden Age of MTV - And Yes, There Was One.” NPR, NPR, 6 Nov. 2011.

  • Michael Jackson's Thriller

    Michael Jackson's Thriller
    This is bestselling album in the United States. The music video is considered to be one of the greatest videos of all time. It's been a song to play on Halloween ever since. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sOnqjkJTMaA
    “Exclusive: How Michael Jackson's 'Thriller' Changed The Music Business.” Billboard.

  • Berlin Wall

    Berlin Wall
    For many years there was a wall separating East and West Germany. They were split into communism and capitalism. The Soviets and Americans disputed over this territory.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fK1MwhEDjHg
    History.com Staff. “Berlin Wall.” History.com, A&E Television Networks, 2009, www.history.com/topics/cold-war/berlin-wall.