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Cold War
After World War 2 there was tension between the U.S. and the U.S.S.R. This was were no fighting actually happened. Another name for the Cold War was Communism vs. Democracy. After World War 2 the Soviet Union took over 9 country's. This lasted from 1944-1990. -
Elvis Presley
Elvis Presley Was born on January 8th 1935 in Mississippi. Became popular because of a TV show called the Ed Sullivan show. Before he became a singer he was drafted into the army. He lived in Memphis,TN. He had 40 gold albums and was in 33 films, and was Introduced into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. -
Jackie Robinson
Jackie Robinson was born in Georgia. He then moved out to California and went to UCLA and lettered in four sports. He was drafted into the US army. Upon his return he played baseball in the negro leagues. He was later drafted by the Brooklyn Dodgers and became the first African american baseball player in the MLB. He and his family received threats. He died from heart complications. The entire MLB has retired the number in there stadium so no one can wear it. April 15th is Jackie Robinson Day. -
Social Network Revolution
The first Networking site was created in 1944 called Geocities. It is important because it was easy way to connect with friends, share news and updates, way to get to know people, and job searching. -
Barack Obama's Inauguration
He was Sworn in in Washington D.C. He was the first African American President of the U.S. Took Oath of office from chief justice John Roberts. Michelle Obama held the bible Which was used by Abe Lincoln in 1861. They were one million in attendance and millions more watching On TV or the Internet.
