1955-1975

By NamanyaJSmith

  • Vietnam War

    The war began due to the spread of communism and disagreements on the issue between North and South Vietnam, which lead to the U.S. eventually getting involved and a 20-year long war.

  • Rosa Parks refuses to give up seat on bus

    Parks refused to give up her seat on a bus, despite segregation laws and was jailed for her actions, before the incident sparked a boycott.

  • Montgomery Bus Boycott

    The protest of segregation on city buses and an act for civil rights.

  • JFK is elected

    John F. Kennedy becomes the 35th President of the United States, the youngest president to be elected.

  • Lyndon B. Johnson becomes president

    Johnson becomes the 36th president following the assassination of JFK.

  • JFK assassination

    John F. Kennedy is killed by gunshot and dies in the hospital, shortly. upon arrival.

  • The Voting Rights Act of 1965

    This Act ensured that all people would be allowed to vote and protected against racial discrimination, signed into law by President Lyndon Johnson.

  • Richard Nixon is elected

    Nixon becomes 36th president after serving as vice president.