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This is the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee. Students would peacefully protest in hopes to solve racism. -
This was Nixon vs Kennedy. This debate would sway the way many people voted. Nixon looked nervous and unkept, while Kennedy looked cool and calm. -
This was a childrens TV show that aired in the 1960's. It became rapidly popular. -
John f Kennedy would be elected as the 35th president. He was a people's favorite -
Yuri Alekseyevich Gagarin, was the first man to ever be in space. In 1960, the Russians launched a space ship with him in it, into space. -
A wall separating east and west berlin was built. Knocked down after the war -
Yankees slugger Roger Maris was on pace to break Ruths single season home run recor all season long. On October 1st 1961, it finally happened. -
The Port Huron Statement argued that because "the civil rights and peace and student movements are too poor and socially slighted, and the labor movement too quiescent". -
Popular actress and model, Marilyn Monroe fatefully passes. She overdosed on drugs. -
35 day nuclear war scare between USA and the Soviet Union. Nuclear missiles were placed in Cuba by the soviets. -
Meredith was the first colored person to enroll at Ole Miss. He would end up getting accepted. -
This was the first James Bond movie. Many people loved this movie and more James Bond movies would be made in the future. -
This was a speech that MLK delivered in Washington D.C. This speech was about the dreams that he had for American people in the future. -
JFK was riding in a convertible in Texas, going through the city when he was shot multiple times. -
The popular British boy band arrives in the United States after a long waited arrival. -
This was the Beatles first live tv appearance. More than 70 million people watched this airing. -
A ginormous fair that took place in NY. Over 140 pavilions, 110 restaurants and hundreds of thousands of people attended this fair. -
Johnson beat Goldwater in the general election vote, winning 61 percent of the votes. Only democrat within 30 years to win by that wide spread of a margin. -
Another black civil activist who was killed for expressing his views. MLK and Malcom X had two different ideas throughout their lives, but eventually united with one. -
Riots over the pulling over of a black male who was suspected to be drinking and driving. He was not, and riots would escalate. -
On may 30th, 1966, use, possession, and sale of LSD was ruled illegal by numerous states. Nevada and California beginning the trend of ruling it illegal. -
A very famous tv show that many people would enjoy during the 60's. In the future, movies would be made, even today. -
The first Super Bowl was held between the Green Bay Packers and the Kansas City Chiefs. The Packers would come out as victorious. -
Ali was inducted into the United States airfare, however he refused, saying his religion would not allow him to serve. -
One of the best Beatles album they released. -
Phenomenon that occurred in the summer of 1967. Hundreds of thousands joined the hippie movement. -
Thurgood Marshall is the first African American to be nominated into the Supreme Court. -
Major escalation and one of the largest campaigns of the war. -
Civil Activist MLK, is assassinated at a motel on this day. He was one of the most supported black activists. -
Shot in a hotel the night he won the California Presidential Primary -
Protest activities against the Vietnam war during this time. These protests took place at the Democratic National Convention. -
Nixon was elected as the 37th president. He preached strong success for the economy. -
Spontaneous protests by members of the gay community. These occurred in reaction to the police raids that occurred at the Stonewall inn during the morning hours -
Neil and Buzz become the first people to ever land on the moon. This follows the launch of sputnik into orbit -
A three day music festival held in up state NY. Many people experimented with new types of music and new drugs during this time period, making the festival a surreal experience. -
This was their final show of their tour. This was a one day rock festival, many people were very eager to attend. This was the grand finale.