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The Launch of Sputnik
Sputnik, was launched into orbit by the Soviet Union, officially kicking off the Space Race between the United States, and the Soviet Union. This would cause a competition between the Soviets and the U.S for the next ten years. -
Minimum Wage Hike
President John F. Kennedy signs legislation passed by Congress raising the minimum wage from $1 per hour to $1.25 per hour by September 1963. This was important as there were protesting occurring by activists demanding higher minimum wage . -
Proposal of the Moon Program
During a congressional address, President Kennedy promises that there will be a man on the moon. This was important as the U.S did not want the Soviets to superior in the economic, science, and technology field. -
JFK Appoints Segregationist Judge to Supreme Court
President Kennedy appoints Judge William Harold Cox to the Supreme Court. This was important as it angered cvil rights advocates as this could right the civil rights movement. -
The Other America
Michael Harrington publishes the The Other America, which showed the poverty in the U.S. President John Kennedy was influenced by the book; and President Johnson, declared war on poverty due ot this book. -
Cuban Missile Crisis
American authorities discover Soviet missiles in Cuba, which is 90 miles away from Florida. The U.S feared that it would use it on the U.S, so President Kennedy initiated a quarantine . This led to the removal of the missiles the U.S had in Turkey, and hte Soviets missiles in Cuba -
Big Tax Cuts Proposed
President John Kennedy reveals a plan for an economic recovery that emphasizes large tax cuts for businesses. -
Kennedy's Assassination
President Kennedy is assassinated in Dallas, Texas. Vice President Lyndon Baines Johnson is sworn in as president shortly after Kennedy's death. -
War on Poverty
During President's Johnson's inaugural address, he declares war on poverty and creates an agenda aimed at reducing unemployment, increasing support for education and job training, and creating public services for the low class. -
Civil Rights Act of 1964
President Johnson signs the Civil Rights Act of 1964 which made discrimination in public areas illegal. This created a massive shift in the civil rights movement.
