Tech Project: 1955-1975

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    The Presidency of Dwight D. Eisenhower

    Eisenhower was a great military general. He was the 34th President of the United States.
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    Vietnam War

    War between the United States and Vietnam.
  • Sputnik

    The satellite Sputnik was launched into space. This is the first artificial Earth satellite.
  • Hawaii

    Hawaii became apart of the United States.
  • Alen Shepherd Jr.

    He was the first American to travel to space.
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    The Presidency of John F. Kennedy

    The 35th President of the United States. He negotiated the Test-Ban Treaty and was assassinated.
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    The Presidency of Lyndon B. Johnson

    The 36th President of the United States.
  • "I Have A Dream" Speech

    Martin Luther King Jr. gave his famous speech at the 'March of Washington'.
  • Voting Rights Act

    The Voting Rights Act allowed voting to be easier and accessible for all people.
  • Neil Armstrong

    The first person to walk on the moon.
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    The Presidency of Richard Nixon

    Formerly a Vice President, Nixon moved up to be the 37th President of the United States. He ended up resigning.
  • World Trade Center

    Also known as the Twin Towers. The World Trade Center was open.
  • The Founding of Microsoft

    Bill Gates and Paul Allen partnered up and founded Microsoft.