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The Proxy war in Vietnam began in 1955 in an attempt to stop the spread of communism throughout Vietnam.
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President John F. Kennedy was sworn into presidency by noon on January 20,1961.
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Martin Luther King Jr. delivers his famous "I Have a Dream" speech to over 250,000 civil rights supporters. His speech would pave the pathway for equal rights among blacks and whites.
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JFK was shot once in the throat and once in the back of the head while driving in a presidential motorcade.
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A naval conflict off the Gulf of Tonkin escelates conflict in Vietnam, and increases the number of troops sent to the war.
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A temporary cease fire in Vietnam turns into one of the bloodiest days in the war. Vietcong soldiers launch a suprise attack on South Vietnamise control and command centers.
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Martin Luther King Jr. is shot on the second story balcony of the Motel he was staying in.
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The United States launched a mission to land the first men on the moon. On July 21, 1969 Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first men to land on the moon.
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Woodstock was a huge music festival taking place from August 15-18, 1969. This festival promoted peace and love and was a center for hippies across the globe.
