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Ku Klux Klan Founded
Nathan Bedford Forrest founded the Ku Klux Klan.The KKK was known for wearing white bed sheets and riding their horses around at night. The bed sheets made them look like ghosts and the reason for their midnight rides was to scare black men and women into leaving the area. -
America's Involvement in Vietnam War Begins
The official dates of America's involvement in the Vietnam War are 1961- 1973. More than 58,000 Americans died in the dispute. Many anti-war groups were formed as a result of American troops going to Vietnam as much of the American public did not agree with America's involvement. -
The Stand in the Schoolhouse Doors
On June 11, 1963 the University of Alabama had it's first black students enrolled. The integration was not supported by Alabamian officials. The event is known as The Stand in the Schoolhouse Doors as George Wallace, the Democratic Governor of Alabama, literally stood in the doorway to try to keep the black students from entering. -
Assassination of John F. Kennedy
John F. Kennedy was assassinated on November 22. 1963. The US president was killed by Lee Harvey Oswald. He was shot twice while riding in a convertible in Dallas Texas. -
Assassination of Robert "Bobby" F. Kennedy
Robert "Bobby" F. Kennedy was the little brother of President JFK. Like his brother, RFK was shot and killed. RFK was a politician and served as a New York Senator from 1965 until his assassination. RFK had just won the California presidential primary when he was shot by Palestinian Sirhan Sirhan. -
Abbie Hoffman
Abbot Howard "Abbie" Hoffman was an American social and political activist. He was "big" in the 1970s and ran many anti-war/peace rallies. He was the founder of the Yippies or the Youth International Party. -
Watergate Scandal
On June 17, 1972, the Watergate Scandal became public to the world. Richard Nixon aided in trying to cover up the scandal. The actual scandal was a break-in at the Democratic National Committee headquarters at the Watergate office complex. -
Richard Nixon Resigns
After the Watergate Scandal Nixon knew he would be impeached. Instead of letting that happen Nixon resigned from office on August 9, 1974. Gerald Ford, his Vice President, took office at noon that day. -
Apple Incorporated
Apple was founded. The corporation is now one of the biggest in the world. The company produces electronics. -
Elvis Presley Death
Elvis Presley died on August 16, 1977. The King died of a drug overdose. He was found with multiple different barbiturates and narcotics in his system after his death. Presley's death left most of the country devastated. -
The Murder of John Lennon
On December 8, 1980, John Lennon was murdered. Lennon was a member of the Beatles. He was killed by Mark David Chapman, an American prison inmate. Lennon was shot in New York City outside of the Dakota apartment building. -
Assassination Attempt on President Reagan
The assassination attempt on Ronald Reagan occurred only 69 days into his presidency. The shooter was John Hinckley, Jr. Reagan and 3 others were wounded by the shooter.
