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First Woman In Supreme Court
Justice Sandra Day O' Conner was first woman to sere. Reagan took office. -
Vietnam War
North Vietnam tries to make South Vietnam Communist. the US helped the South Vietnam. It lasted 20 years. -
Kennedy's Achievements
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
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
The US finds out Cuba was secretly building missile bases. This almost caused between the US and the Soviet Union. -
President Kennedy Assassinated
Kennedy was riding through Dallas,Texas. Lee Harvey Oswald shot Kennedy. Jack Ruby shot and killed Oswald. -
Martin Luther King Jr. Nobel Peace Prize
Dr. King helped African Americans get equal rights. He tried to end segregation. -
Watergate Scandal
There were fire Burglars Convicted of Conspiracy. James MCcord admitted he lied under oath. -
Hostage Crisis
This act mad Iranians angry. There were 66 American that were taken as hostage. -
Challenger Space Shuttle
Shuttle went to space 24 times. It exploded after 73 seconds.
