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Operation Rolling Thunder
America attacked North Viatnam to put pressure on their communist leader. South Viatnam was supporting America. -
Nixon-Kennedy Debates (1st on Television)
Firtst of four great debates. The first debate was centered around domestic issues. -
The Assassination of John F. Kennedy
Kennedy was assassinated as he rode through the motorcade in Dallas, Texas. -
The Beatles appear for the first time on the Ed Sullivan Show
The first record breaking appearence on the Ed Sullivan show. This took place at Studio 50 in New York City. -
The Gulf of Tonkin Resolution
This gave congressional approval for expansion of the Viatnam War. -
Newport Jazz Festival
Bob Dylan came on stage using an electric guitar. This was the first time that an electric guitar was used in the festival. Dylan was actually booted off stage for using it. Thsi was said to change folk music. -
March on Pentagon
100,000 people marched on the pentagon. By the time it was over more than 600 people had been arrested. -
Mai Lai Massacre
A small village named Mai Lai with 700 people living their was massacered by U.S troops. Troops had been ordered to fire at the village. It was actually witnessed that a U.S solider shot and killed two young boys no older than five. -
Riots at the Chicago Democratic Convention
The Chicago Democratic Convetion was a political event. It discussed topics like the Viatnam War Policies. Protester for the anti- Viatnam war broke out into fights with police. -
Apollo 11 Moon Landing
The first successfu moon landing. -
Woodstock
Woodstock was and still is a three day concert. Woodstock was all about sex, drugs, and rock 'n' roll. -
Chicago 8 Trial
This was the trial held for the 8 anti war activist who were said to be responsible for the violent break out at the National Democratic Convention. -
The Beatles Break Up
The Beatles break up. Most of the group members pursue a solo music career. -
Kent State Protest
Massive campus protest broke out when it was announced that 150,000 more soliders will be drafted for the Viatnam War. During the Kent State Protest 28 guardsmen opened fire on the crowd killing 4 students and wounding 9. -
Roe vs. Wade
Woman seeking the right to get an abortion.
