1955-1975

By RyanOrsag

  • Rosa Parks starts Montgomery Bus Boycott

    Rosa Parks starts the boycott by not giving up her seat on December 1st, 1955.

  • John F. Kennedy becomes president

    John F. Kennedy became the 35th president on January 20, 1961.

  • MLK Jr's "I Have a Dream Speech"

    Martin Luther King Jr delivers his "I Have a Dream Speech" during the civil rights march on Washington, DC.

  • John F. Kennedy assassination

    John F. Kennedy is assassinated on November 22, 1963, in Dallas, Tx.

  • Lyndon B. Johnson becomes president

    After the assassination of John F. Kennedy, Lyndon B. Johnson becomes president.

  • Civil Rights Act of 1964

    President Johnson signs the Civil Rights Act of 1964, prohibiting the discrimination of race, sex, and religion.

  • Voting Rights Act of 1965

    President Johnson signs the Voting Rights Act, which prohibits discriminatory voting practices.

  • 25th Amendment ratified

    The 25th amendment is ratified to the constitution, outlining the procedures for filling vacancies of presidency and vice presidency.

  • MLK Jr is assassinated

    Martin Luther King Jr is assassinated at Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tennessee on April 4th, 1968.

  • Richard Nixon becomes president

    Richard Nixon becomes the 37th president on January 20, 1969