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The War Begins
The war begins in Vietnam -
Ho Chi Mihn, Leader
Ho Chi Mihn, leader of the Republic of North Vietnam, formed the National Libertation Front of South Vietnam. Its goals were to overthrow the U.S supported Ngo Dinh Diem regime in South Vietnam, removal of U.S advisors and to unification of Vietnam. -
Fashion
In the 1960's a new type of hair style called a "beehive" became very popular.The beehive is also known as the B-52, for its similarity to the bulbous nose of the B-52 Stratofortress bomber. Although popular at first, the beehive lost its popularity throughout the 60's. During the space exploration boom in the early 1960s, many bold and visionary fashion designers found themselves inspired to create one of the most unique trends ever known to man. The style featured an array of out-of-this-world -
President Kennedy
Kennedy authorized American military advisors to aid South Vietnam, against the forces of North Vietnam. He also ordered 5,000 US troops to border Thailand to counter Communist attacks in Laos and movement toward the Thailand border. -
" I have a dream "
Martin Luther King Jr. made his " I have a dream" speech. More then 200,000 people went to Washington D.C to demand equal rights. -
Kennedy is assassinated
Lee Harvey Oswald was the sniper who killed J.F.K. He was a former U.S Marine who was defected to the Soviet Union. He was a suspect in a murder of a Dallas police officer approximately 40 minutes after Kennedy was shot. Two days later, while transferring jails, he was shot and killed by nightclub owner, Jack Ruby. -
Olympics 1964
October 9th, 1964, the summer olympics begin in Tokyo. Donna de Varona, from San Diego, attended the Olympics as a swimmer. She won two gold medals, and she set an Olympic record in the 400 individual medley and a world record in the 4x100 free relay. During the next year she broke 18 world records and collected 37 national titles, then she retired. After her swimming career, de Varona continued to be involved with sports, but in a different way. In 1965 ABC made her the first female sports br -
Ia Drang Valley
The battle of the Ia Drang Valley, the first major clash between the United States and North Vietnamese Army. -
My lai massacre in Vietnam
Was the Vietnam War mass murder of between 347 and 504 unarmed civilians in South Vietnam on March 16, 1968, by United States Army soldiers of "Charlie" Company of 1st Battalion, 20th Infantry Regiment, 11th Brigade of the Americal Division. Most of the victims were women, children, infants, and elderly people. Some of the bodies were later found to be mutilated and many women allegedly raped prior to the killings. While 26 US soldiers were initially charged with criminal offenses. -
Apollo 11
Apollo 11 landed on the moon. Neil Armstrong made some historical steps. " Thats one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind"
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End of the War
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Womens Memorial in Washington D.C.
11,000 Military women were stationed in The Vietnam War. Mostly all of the women were volunteers and 90% were Militrary Nurses.
7,500 women served on active military duty in Vietnam. They were treated as second hand soldiars. They recieved sexual harassment. -
1960 Presidental Election
On 26 September 1960, 70 million U.S. viewers tuned in to watch Senator John Kennedy of Massachusetts and Vice President Richard Nixon in the first-ever televised presidential debate. The Great Debates marked television's grand entrance into presidential politics. The debates gave viewers a first real opportunity to see their candidates in competition, and the visual contrast was dra
