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U-2 inncodent
An American U-2 spy plane was shot down over the Soviet Union. -
Civil Rights Act of 1960
President Dwight D. Eisenhower signs the Civil Rights Act of 1960, creating the federl inspection of local voter registration polls and introduced penalties for anyone who got in the way of someone's attempt to register to vote or actually vote. -
New President
John F. Kennedy was sworn into precidency, becoming the 35th president of the United States. -
Taking Action
President Kennedy initiates a 17 billion dollar nuclear missile program, and increases military aid to Indochina along with announcing the creation of the Peace Corps. -
Failded attack on Cuba
The United States invades Cuba at the bay of pigs but the attack fails. -
Competition
The soviets send the first man into space causeing americans to want to do the same. -
Preparing for success
The United States starts underground nuclear testing, signed by president Kennedy, setting the stage for the war. -
Protets
Martin Luther King and Ralph Abernathy are arrested and go to jail in Birmingham during the protests because they are accused of leadig them. -
Nuclear Agreement
The United States, Soviet Union, and Great Britain agree to a limited nuclear testing, and banned all above ground nuclear testing. -
"I have a Dream" Speech
Dr. Martin Luther King jr. gives his I"I have a dream speech seting the stage for equality for all americans no matter what race or color. -
Everyone Loves The Beatles
The Beatles release the album "I want to Hold your Hand". this became very popular through out America. -
The 24th amendment
The 24th Amendment abolishes the poll tax, which originally made it more difficult for poor blacks to vote. -
Voting rights act
Congress passed the Voting Rights Act of 1965, making it easier for Southern blacks to register to vote -
Immagination dies
Walt Disney, creator of mickey mouse and many other popular animations passed away because of cancer. -
Mediscare
Medicare is given to anyone 65 years of age and older. this provided much needed help fpr many Americans. -
In Lincolns honor
Ford's Theatre, the site of the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln in 1865, reopens to the public after being restored to the way it orriginally was designed. -
Martin Luther King's death
Martin Luther King jr. is assaconated. It is a sad tradgedy for America. -
36th president
Richard Nixon becomes the 36th president of the United States of America. -
Victory on the sports feild
The New York Jets win Super Bowl III over the Baltimore Colts. -
"One Giant Leap for Man Kind"
The appallo mission is complete and America lands for the first time on the moon. Many American watched the event take place bringing everyone together and giving them hope for the future.
