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Rosa Parks Boycott
Rosa Parks, an African American, refused to give up her seat at the front of the bus to a white man in protest of the racial segregation. This was the most influential moment in the civil rights movement. -
National Defense Education Act
This act was signed into law permitting extra funding for all levels of education in America. This provided support for mathematics, science, and foreign language departments. -
John F. Kennedy President
John F. Kennedy was elected as the 35th President of the United States for the democratic party. His vice president was Lyndon B. Johnson, who took over later after his assassination. -
Cuban Missile Crisis
A thirteen day standoff between United States and Soviet Union naval ships. Fidel Castro was seeking nuclear weapons from the USSR, but President Kennedy did not allow this. This event is widely considered the height of the Cold War. -
Cuban Trade Embargo
President Kennedy implemented travel, trade, and control regulations on Cuban. This was put in place due to the high tensions brought about by the Cold War and Missile Crisis. -
President Kennedy Assassination
President John F. Kennedy was assassinated the third year of his term at the Parkland Memorial Hospital in Dallas, TX. Lee Harvey Oswald was the man responsible for the killing. Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson assumed role of President after JFK's death. -
Vietnam War
The very controversial Vietnam war between North and South Vietnam and their allies had already begun. The United States sided with the South, and provided funding, training, and munitions for the soldiers. After almost 10 years of combat, the US troops were deployed. -
Moon Landing
Neil Armstrong made history as the first man to step foot on the moon. During the intense space race with Russia, the United States pulled ahead by putting the first ever man on the moon. This was one of the most monumental breakthroughs in space travel. -
Watergate Scandal
Richard Nixon's administration was directly involved in the Watergate scandal. Ironically, abusing his powers to stay in office longer, President Nixon was forced to resign.
