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President Kennedy elected as President
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Vietnam War 1955-1975
South Vietnam was backed by anti-communist countries and members of the South East Asia Treaty Organization (SEATO) which included the United States, South Korea, Australia, the Philippines, New Zealand, Thailand, Khmer Republic (later overthrown by Khmer Rouge), Kingdom of Laos and Republic of China (Taiwan) -
Invention of the ATLAS computer
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John Glenn Is the first to orbit the Earth!
Send a man to orbit the Earth and return him home safely, John Glenn becomes a hero after orbiting the Earth three times! -
President Kennedy's assassination
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Nuclear test ban treaty
The United States, Soviet Union, and Great Britain agree to a temporary nuclear test ban. -
The 24th amendment was passed
The right of citizens of the United States to vote in any primary or other election for President or Vice President for electors for President or Vice President, or for Senator or Representative in Congress, shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or any State by reason of failure to pay any poll tax or other tax. -
Muhammad Ali wins the World Heavyweight championship in boxing!
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The civil acts law was passed
US labor law in the United States that outlaws discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. -
Tonkin resolution is passed
Tonkin resolution or the South Asia resolution was a joint resolution that the United States Congress passed on August 7, 1964, in response to the Gulf of Tonkin incident. -
Malcom X's assassination
Malcolm X, born Malcolm Little was an African-American Muslim minister and human rights activist. -
Television Debuts!
Hogan heros, Green acre, I spy, Get smart ect... -
America's favorite toy!
Troll dolls became the biggest toy in the United states 1963-1965 -
Introducing the Smiley :)
Classic icon, the smiley was invented by Harvey Ball. -
The Pope visits the Yankees!
Pope Paul VI visits the United States and hold a mass at the Yankee stadium.
