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Minimum Wage
The minimum wage in the states is raised from 75 cents to 1 dollar. -
Highway Act
The Interstate Highway Act was put in action to build an integrated grid across America to help people travel faster. -
2nd Term
Dwight D. Eisenhower serves his second term as president of the United States of America. -
JFK
John F. Kennedy serves as the 35th president of America -
JFK Shot
John Kennedy was shot in the head and assassinated while riding in a car in a parade. -
36th President
Lyndon B. Johnson takes over office as vice president of JFK and serves for 2 terms. -
MLK Death
Martin Luther King was assassinated in his hotel by James Ray. -
37th President
Richard M. Nixon becomes the next president of America and serves for 2 terms. -
26th Amendment
The voting age from 21 is lowered to 18 by the 26th Amendment. -
The War Ends
The Vietnam War comes to an end and the American soldiers return to the states.