Unit 14

By Jessica.Stockert

  • The First Earth Day

    The first Earth Day celebration is held. Many people participate in anti-pollution demonstrations.

  • The Kent State University Protest ends in violence.

    Four students were killed and nine students were wounded by police because of the protest against the War "spreading" into Cambodia.

  • Cigarette Commercials are banned

    Television advertisements for cigarettes are banned.

  • The Voting age is lowered from 21 to 18.

    The Senate approves a Constitutional Amendment to lower the voting age from 21 to 18.

  • Disney World Opens

    Walt Disney World opens in Orlando, Florida.

  • The Watergate Crisis Begins

    The Watergate crisis begins when four men are arrested for breaking into the Democratic National Committee headquarters.

  • Roe vs. Wade

    In Roe vs. Wade, it is ruled that woman can not be prevented by a state if the pregnancy is in the first six months.

  • Secretariat wins the Belmont Stakes.

    Secretariat wins the Triple Crown by 31 lengths.

  • The first three articles of impeachment against Nixon is made.

    President Richard M. Nixon is charged of a criminal conspiracy to obstruct justice in the Watergate affair.

  • President Nixon resigns

    Nixon avoids the impeachment process by resigning and admitting his role in the Watergate affair.