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Earth Day
As war rages on, concern for our environment becomes an issue and people take to the streets to clean the streets. -
Kent State Massacre
Demonstrators against President Nixon's involvment in the Vietnam War were fired upon by members of the Ohio National Guard at Kent State University. -
Watergate Scandal
The Watergate Scandal was a scandal and cover-up about a break-in at the Democratic National Committee. Nixon and his administrators tried to coverup their involvement. -
Munich Massacre
Germany tried to get rid of its military image by hosting a carefree Olympic Games, but a Palenstinian group captured and killed eleven Isreali Olympic team members. -
Vietnam War
All American combat troops are pulled out of Vietnam in accordance with the Paris Peace Accord. -
Nixon Resigns
Buckling under the pressure and lack of support from Congress and his charges, Nixon falls behind in office and resigns. Ford become the new President of the United States, -
Ford Assassination Attempt in Sacramento
Lynette Fromme attempted to assassinate President Ford to make a statement to those who refused to halt pollution in the environment. She stood about an arm's length away, but her gun failed to fire and she was caught and imprisoned. -
Roots
Roots is a book written by Alex Haley that followed the life of an African American boy's life as he is captured and sold into slavery. It was eventually adapted into a movie series in 1977. -
Star Wars
Star Wars had a huge cultural impact across America and other countries around the world. It impacted other movies and was quoteded worldwide. -
Elvis Death
After several years of prescription drug abuse, Elvis died of an overdose of drugs being supplied to him by his physician, who was eventually sent to prison. -
Pope Saint John Paul II
Pope Saint John Paul II was seen as a saint by the church as he worked to end Communist rule across Europe. -
Three Mile Island
The Three Mile Island accident was a partial nuclear meltdown in Pennsylvania. -
Margaret Thatcher
Margaeret THatcher became the first and only women to be the Prime Minister of Britain. This was a large step for women and their rights. -
Iran Hostages
Over 60 American hostages were taken by Iran. 13 women and African Americans were released along with an ill man and the rest were held for 444 days after a failed rescue attempt.
