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US spy plane shot down over russia
The PilotAn embarrassing inncident the the US gov. where a plane that was trying to gather images and stratigic info about Russia was shot down over SU territory. -
First Televised Debate
The debateBrought the politics into peoples homes. Made it easier for the common person to see the candidates. -
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Cuban Missile Crisis
The Crisis, for dummiesThe moment the Cold War came closest to nuclear conflict. -
"Hot line" Established
The creation of a system of comunication between the USSR and the US to help prevent the creation of major conflict. -
March on Washington
His SpeechThe March"I have a dream..." This is the famous march where MLK gave his speech and thousands of people attended. -
JFK Killed
KilledShocked the entire nation and brought about new policies for when the presedent dies. -
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Civil Rights Act passed
The ActA hard fought for act that granted equal rights to those of all peoples there in the US. -
War on Poverty (program)
Helped people in poverty to get the things they needed. Involved making many smaller acts. -
Economic Opportunity Act
Help expand oportunites for education and to help create a safety net for the poor and unemployed. -
Operation Rolling Thunder
An aerial bombardment campaign against North Vietnam. -
Creation of Medicare and Medicade
An explinationFor years after these programs have helped those afford medical attention who sometimes can't. -
National Organization for Women established
The organizationNOW is and organization for equal treatment of woman, no matter the race or sexual preference. -
Poor People's Campaign
Poor people's campaignA march that demanded economic and human rights for poir Americans of diverse background. -
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