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Joseph McCarthy - McCarthyism
McCarthy proclaimed that he was aware of 205 card - carrying member and he had information about people who are communist. He had great influence because of political past. -
Korean War
Nothern Korea becomes communist and wants to spread communism towards the south. United States dosen't like communism so they decided to defend South Korea by going to war with North Korea. -
The first peanuts cartoon strip
When Schulz sold his first strip to the united Feature Syndicate that changed the name from Li'l Folks to "Peanuts". A name that Schulz himself never liked. -
Puerto Rico
Becomes U.S commonwealth. Still is U.S terretory to this very day. -
First Hydrogen Bomb
It was detoned by the U.S on Eniwetok, an atoll in the Marshall Islands.Prototype was "Ivy Mike". -
Julius and Ethel Rosenberg
Americans citizens executed for conspiracy to commit espionage, relating to passing information about the atomic bomb to the Soviet Union. In 1995 U.S governmet released a series of decoded soviet cables , codenamed "Venona", which confirmed that Julius acted as a courier and recruiter for the soviets. -
Brown vs. Board of education
Ended legal segregation in public schools. When the people agreed go be plaintiffs in the case , they never knew they would change history. -
Little Rock Nine
A group of 9 African American students enrolled in Little Rock central high school. Their enrollment was followed by the little rock crisis , which prevented racially Integrated schools in Arkansas. -
Rosa Parks
Was an African American activist. United States congress called her "The first lady of civil rights" and "The mother of the freedom movement ". -
civil rights movement
The African American Civil Rights Movement or 1960s Civil Rights movement focusses on fighting for the rights to African Americans. This may include marches, strikes, riots and speeaches by civil rights leader such as Malcom X and Martin Luther King. -
Elvis Presely
Called the king of Rock and Roll influenced pop culture in the 50's. Now days still heard by many had a deep voice and he was also known by his dancing. -
The Space Race
Space equipment and technologies between Soviet Union and the U.S. United States won by having the first man in the moon. -
Martin Luther king Jr.
Civil rights leader during the civil rights movement. Influended African Americans to stand up with peace not violence. -
The Berlin Wall
The Berlin Wall was a barrier that divided berlin from 1961 to 1989. Symbolism of communism. -
war protest
Tom Hyden writes the port Huron statement for anti-communist students for (sds). The statement was a manifesto of focused the organization and focused on race and allination. -
Marilyn Monroe death
American actress ,model,and sinerds , who became known as a major sex symbol. Her cause of death was toxicaction. -
Cuban Missile Crisis
During the missle crisis , Cuba and the Soviet Union enagaed in a tense 13 day political and milatary satndoff.All of this was because The Soviet Union told Cuba that the U.S was going to tryand take over Cuba. -
Assassination of John F. Kennedy
35th president was assassinated while he rode in motorcade through Dealey Plaza in Downtown Dallas, Texas. This event is one of the most talked abourt assisinations because it was in front of everybody. -
Lynon B. Johnson
In the 1960 campaign, Lyndon was elected vice president as John F. Kennedy runhinged mate. Johnson took Kennedy's place becoming 36 president. -
Nike Brand
Was originally known as Blue Ribbon Sports..Founded in university of Oregon by track athlete Philip Knight and his coach Bill Bowerman. -
hippie culture
A hippie is a member of a subculture that was originally a movement that emerged in the United States during mid 1960's. Since then hippie culture took over with the concept of drugs , peace and rock &roll. -
Jackson5/Jackson mania
"I want you back"topped billboard hot 100 . Jackson 5 also released two other very popular singles that were#1 "ABC" and "the love you save". -
Kent state shootings
Occurred at kent state university involved shooting of unarmed college students by the Ohio national guard. The guardsmen fired 67 rounds ove r a period of 13 seconds. -
Ping Pong Diplomacy
This was for relaxation of tensions between China and the u.s . Nixon wanted the u.s to solve problems between China because of fear of loosing trade. -
Richard Nixon
Major political scandal during 1970's. Included u.s president Nixon, was accused of having or doing "dirty tricks" while being in office. -
Apple computer
Founder Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak created apple computer on April 1, 1997 and incomporate on January 3,1977 in Cupertino, California.Now days apple is worldwide known. -
John leannon's death
English musician who gained worldwide fame as one of The Beatles. His death was pronounced at the age of 40. -
HIVI/AIDS
Over decades the virus slowly spread into other parts of the world . Eventually became accepted in the 80's. -
Challenger explodes
Challenger explodes after 73 seconds. It killed seven crew members -
Oil Spill
President Bush signs legislation to provide for federal bail out of nearly 800 insolvent saving and loan institution. Spilled more than 10million gallons of oil -
U.S invades panama
U.S forces inavade Pananama in an attempt to capture Genaral Manuel Noriega. He was previously convicted for drug trafficking in the U.S. -
Persian Gulf War
United States leads international coalition in military operation. It was called in code the Desert Storm.
