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John F. Kennedy chosen as democratic candidate
John F. Kennedy was chosen as the democratic candidate in the presidential election. He ran against the republican candidate Richard Nixon. Link text -
Kennedy wins the election
John F. Kennedy won the presidential election against Richard Nixon in one of the closest elections in american history. -
Bay of Pigs Invasion
Kennedy failed in this attempt to invade Cuba and overthrow the leader Fidel Castro. -
Kennedy Supports the Space Program
Kennedy wanted to see a man land on the moon before the end of the decade. link text -
Cuban Missle Crisis
Kennedy announced the crisis in a national broadcast. He explained the nation's plan for the crisis. -
Cuban Missle Crisis Resolved
The cuban missile crisis is resolved after america promises not to invade Cuba for weapon exchange. link text -
March on Washington
Thousands of people marched on Washington to show their support of the Civil Rights Bill. Kennedy also showed support of this bill. -
Lyndon B. Johnson becomes President
Lyndon B. Johnson is sworn in as president later in the day after the assassination. -
Kennedy Assassination
In a parade in Dallas, Texas, John F. Kennedy was shot and killed by Lee Harvey Oswald. -
Johnson signs Civil Rights Bill
After Kennedy's death, Johnson signed the Civil Rights Bill. This decision was affected by Kennedy because he also supported the movement. -
Voting Rights Act
Johnson signed the Voting Rights Act which allowed african americans the right to vote in the U.S.
