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The Gulf of Tonkin Resolution
The Gulf of Tonkin Resolution was a U.S. congressional passed in 1964. It gave broad powers to the U.S. president to take military action in Vietnam without a formal declaration of war. The resolution was based on reports of alleged attacks on U.S. naval vessels in the Gulf of Tonki, which later were found to be exaggerated. It played a significant role in escalating U.S involvement in the Vietnam War -
Nixon-Kennedy Debates (1st on Television)
The first Nixon-Kennedy was a historic moment in televised politics. It took place on Sept. 26, 1960. The debate was between Vice President Richard Nixon and Senator John F. Kennedy. It was the first-ever televised presidential debate in the United States. The debate was watched by millions of viewers and had a significant impact on the outcome of the election. -
The Assassination of John F. Kennedy
John F. Kennedy was assassinated on November 2, 1963, in Dallas, Texas. He was riding in the back of a convertible with his wife, Jacqueline, when he was shot by Lee Harvey Oswald from a nearby building Kennedy was pronounced dead shortly after at Park Memorial Hospital. His assassination led to numerous conspiracy theories about who was really behind the assassination. -
The Gulf of Tonkin Resolution
The Gulf Of Tonkin Resolution was a pivotal event during the Vietnam War. It was a joint resolution passed by the U.S. Congress in 1964 in response to reported attacks on U.S. Navy ships in the Gulf Of Tonkin by North Vietnamese forces. The resolution granted President Lyndon B. Johnson broad powers to take military actions in Vietnam without a formal declaration of war. It played a significant role in escalating U.S involvement in the Vietnam War -
The Beatles Appear for the first time on the Ed Sullivan Show
The Beatles made their first appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show on February 9, 1964. This iconic performance marked their U.S. television debut and was watched by about 73 million viewers. The band performed 5 songs that night, capturing the hearts of the American public and kicking off the British Invasion of the music scene. -
Operation Rolling Thunder
Operation Rolling was a sustained aerial bombing campaign conducted by the United States during the Vietnam War. It aimed to weaken the North Vietnamese government and military by targeting their infrastructure, supply routes, and military installations. The operation lasted from 1965 to 1968 and involved intense bombing raids. However, it did not achieve its desired objectives and faced criticism for causing civilian casualties and widespread destruction. -
Woodstock
Woodstock in 1969 was a legendary music festival held in Bethel, New York. It lasted for three days, from August 15 to 18. It featured iconic performances by artists like Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, and Santana. Over 400,000 people attended, making it a symbol of the counterculture movement and a celebration of peace, love, and music. It became a defending moment in music history and continues to inspire generations. -
March on the Pentagon
The March on the Pentagon, held on October 21, 1967, was a significant event during the Vietnam War era, symbolizing the height of the anti-war movement in the United States. Organized by the National Mobilization Committee to end the war in Vietnam, around 100,000 protesters gathered to march from the Lincoln Memorial to the Pentagon -
Mai Lai Massacre
The Mai Lai Massacre was a tragic event that occurred during the Vietnam War. In March 1968, American soldiers killed hundreds of unarmed Vietnamese civilians in the village of My Lai. The Massacre was a grave violation of human rights and shocked the world. -
Riots at the Chicago Democratic Convention
The 1968 Democratic National Convention was held August 26–29 at the International Amphitheatre in Chicago, Illinois, United States. The start of the convention week's violence is sometimes traced to the shooting of Dean Johnson by Chicago police officers. Dean Johnson, age 17, and another boy were stopped on the sidewalk by the officers for a curfew violation early on the morning of Thursday, August 22. -
Newport Jazz Festival
The Newport Jazz Festival experimented with rock music for the first time on July 3, 1969. The festival's 1969 program was an experiment in fusing jazz, soul, and rock music and audiences. -
Chicago 8 Trial
The Chicago 8 Trial, infamous for its shocking excesses both in and outside a federal courtroom, presents a cross-cur- rents of democratic thinking that probes the foundational values of government of, by, and for the people. -
Kent State Protest
The Kent State protest on May 4, 1970, involved students at Kent State University protesting the Vietnam War's expansion into Cambodia. The Ohio National Guard responded, and tensions escalated. -
Roe vs. Wade
On January 22, 1973, the Supreme Court issued a 7–2 decision in favor of "Jane Roe" (Norma McCorvey) holding that women in the United States had a fundamental right to choose whether to have abortions without excessive government restriction and striking down Texas's abortion ban as unconstitutional. -
The Beatles Break Up
The Beatles broke up due to a combination of factors including artistic differences, personal disputes, and business issues. Tensions grew as each member developed individual artistic aspirations. Paul McCartney's desire for creative control clashed with others, particularly John Lennon, who was exploring avant-grade influences with Yoko Ono.