US History II 1955-1975

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  • Vietnam gaines independence over France

    After France retook control of Vietnam, France lost control after being defeated by Vietnam forces

  • The Suez Canal nationalialized

    Due to the controversy over a private water way, the Suez Canal was nationalized.

  • Alaska and Hawaii become a part of the United States

    Alaska and Hawaii become the 49th and 50th of the United States

  • John F. Kennedy elected President

    John F. Kennedy becomes the 35th president of the United States

  • Cuban Missile Crisis

    The United States initiates a blockade of the Soviet Union in hopes to stop any missiles to reach Cuba and threaten America.

  • President Kennedy is assassinated

    President Kennedy is assassinated in Dallas, Tx. Lyndon B. Johnson becomes president.

  • Civil Rights Act of 1964 enacted

  • Vietnam War Begins

    The United States enters the Vietnam War to help keep communist forces out of South Vietnam.