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NASA
NASA created many jobs and helped improve the economy. NASA also selected the first seven military pilots to become the first astronauts of the United States. -
President Kennedy Assassination
President Kennedy is assassinated at Dallas, Texas. -
Death of MLK
Ames Earl Ray ended up shoots Martin Luther King Jr on April 4, 1968. Many blacks saw King’s assassination as a rejection of their vigorous pursuit of equality through nonviolence. -
The Civil Rights Act of 1968
Signed into law by President Johnson, this provided for equal housing opportunities regardless of race, religion, or national origin. -
Moon Landing
Mission commander Neil Armstrong and pilot Buzz Aldrin land on the moon along with Pete Conrad. -
26th Amendment
The 26th Amendment is ratified, allowing 18-year-olds to vote. Many people believed this amendment had a negative impact on the country. -
Nixon's Chinese Visit
President Richard Nixon visits China, which is an important step in improving relations between the United States and China. -
Microsoft
Bill Gates founds Microsoft, which in time became the leading home computer operating system market.
