Cold war

First Woman In Supreme Court

Mar 26, 1930

Justice Sandra Day O' Conner was first woman to sere. Reagan took office.

Vietnam War

Nov 1, 1955

North Vietnam tries to make South Vietnam Communist. the US helped the South Vietnam. It lasted 20 years.

Kennedy's Achievements

Jan 20, 1961

In 1961, the Peace Corps was established to work in developing countries. Kennedy signed the Test Ban Treaty which made above- ground nuclear tests illegal. He gave 20 billion to NASA.

Cesar Chavez

1962

Labor leader Cesar Chavez devoted his time to helping poor migrant farm workers. Chavez organized the National Farm Workers Association to help Hispanic farm workers.

Cuban Missile Crisis

Oct 16, 1962

The US finds out Cuba was secretly building missile bases. This almost caused between the US and the Soviet Union.

President Kennedy Assassinated

Nov 22, 1963

Kennedy was riding through Dallas,Texas. Lee Harvey Oswald shot Kennedy. Jack Ruby shot and killed Oswald.

Martin Luther King Jr. Nobel Peace Prize

Oct 14, 1964

Dr. King helped African Americans get equal rights. He tried to end segregation.

Watergate Scandal

Jun 17, 1972

There were fire Burglars Convicted of Conspiracy. James MCcord admitted he lied under oath.

Hostage Crisis

Nov 4, 1979

This act mad Iranians angry. There were 66 American that were taken as hostage.

Challenger Space Shuttle

Jan 28, 1986

Shuttle went to space 24 times. It exploded after 73 seconds.