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Assassination of John F. Kennedy
35th President was Assassinated by former U.S. Marine, Lee Harvey Oswald -
Lyndon B. Johnson Sworn in
Following the death of John F. Kennedy, Lyndon B. Johnson was sworn in just two hours and eight minutes after the death of the 35th President. -
The Clean Air Act of 1963
The Clean Air Act of 1963 was established, it created funding for the clean up of air pollution. -
The 24th Amendment
The 24th Amendment is established, making taxes paid in order to vote illegal. -
The Civil Rights Act
The 1964 Civil Rights Act banned discrimination on the basis of sex as well as race in hiring, promoting, and firing. The new law establishes the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). -
Inauguration of President Lyndon B. Johnson
Lyndon B. Johnson is inaugurated President of the United States. January 20, 1965. He expresses his domestic policy with vision of the 'Great Society' with new programs to help disadvantaged citizens and of a glorious America. -
Medicare Introduced
In July 1965, under the leadership of President Lyndon Johnson, Congress enacted Medicare under Title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide health insurance to people age 65 and older, regardless of income or medical history -
Tet Offensive
On January 30, 1968 the Tet Offensive, a massive surprise attack, was launched by the Vietnamese during the Vietnam War. -
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Killed
Civil Rights Activist, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated by James Earl Ray. -
Lyndon B. Johnson Presidency Ends
Lyndon B. Johnson decided not to run for reelection due to falling popularity and a rift in the Democratic Party. On January 20, 1969, Lyndon B. Johnson's Presidency comes to an end.
