1955-1975

Vietnam War

Period: 1950 to 1975

Communist forces of North Vietnam backed by China and the USSR against Non-Communist forces of South Vietnam backed by the United States.

Last States Added

1959

Alaska becomes the 49th state and Hawaii becomes the 50th state

35th President

Jan 20, 1961

John F Kennedy is inaugurated as the 35th President of the United States.

"I Have A Dream" Speech

Aug 28, 1963

Reverend Martin Luther King Jr. delivers his "I Have a Dream" speech before a crowd of 200,000 during the civil rights march on Washington, DC.

36th President

Nov 22, 1963

After JFK's assassination, Vice President Lyndon B Johnson was inaugurated as the 36th President of the United States

JFK Assassination

Nov 22, 1963

President Kennedy is assassinated in Dallas, TX.

Voting Rights Act

Mar 7, 1965

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

25th Amendment

Jul 13, 1966

It is ratified , outlining the procedures for filling vacancies in the presidency and vice presidency.

Assassinations

1969

Reverend Martin Luther King Jr. and Robert F. Kennedy are assassinated.

37th President

Jan 20, 1969

Richard M. Nixon is inaugurated as the 37th President of the United States.

26th Amendment

1971

It is ratified to the Constitution, lowering the voting age from 21 to 18.

Nixxon Resigns

Sep 9, 1974

After the House Judiciary Committee recommends his impeachment for obstruction of justice, he resigns and is succeeded in office by his VP.

38th President

Dec 19, 1974

Gerald R. Ford is inaugurated as the 38th President of the United States.