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Vietnam War Begins
The USs Madox fires upon the North Vietnamese ships because a North Vietnamese ship had "fired" upon one of the US's ships two days ago. -
My Lai Massacre
Soldiers opened fire upon women and children. They killed 300-500 people, and bodies were found to be violated and gangraped. -
Assassination of MLK
MLK was killed Memphis, Tenessee. His death led to riots throughout the country and the end of nonviolece. -
Riots Brought Down at Democratic National Convention
Rioters demanded an antiwar program. Police sprayed people with mace and beat rioters -
Richard Nixon elected President
Richard Nixon was ellected during the Vietnam War which he expanded in his presidencty. -
Kent State Massacre
The National Guard fired upon students who were protesting the war. They killed 4 and injured several students. -
Ceasefire reached
A ceasefire was reached
