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KKK's Opposition to the Civil Rights Movement
The KKK was very violent during this time period. Groups in Birmingham, Alabama had bombed many houses in transitional neighborhoods resulting in the nickname "Bombingham". -
Start of the Vietnam War
The US had intervened with the war between North and South Vietnam. The US a geopolitical strategy of containment, meaning that they had to intervene in foreign wars against communism. This song is played while Forest is flying into Vietnam. In pop culture, this song is used in many TV shows and movies involving the Vietnam War -
AIDS Epidemic
The HIV virus had found its way into the US in 1960 but had not effected the public until the early 80's. Since then, around 675,000 people have died from HIV/AIDS in the US. -
Hippie Culture
Many youngsters were against conformity and opposed many ideals of society. In result, many teens started listening to rock and roll, doing drugs, and living a nomadic lifestyle.
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Alabama University Becomes Desegregated
On this day, Governor George Wallace had ended the blockade held at the University of Alabama. The ending of the blockade had allowed 2 African-American students to enroll. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4WbLGlIzW88 -
Assassination of John F Kennedy
John F Kennedy was assassinated in by Lee Harvey Oswald. He was shot while riding through Dallas, Texas.
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Black Panther Party
The Black Panther Party was founded in 1966 in response to police brutality against African-Americans. This party was one of the first in America to fight for ethnic and worker struggles. Video of a tribute to the Black Panther Party -
Anti Vietnam War Protests
Many Americans opposed the war in Vietnam. People gathered in Washington DC to talk to show how they thought the war was cruel.Documentary about Anti-Vietnam war protest -
Assassination of Robert F Kennedy
Robert F Kennedy was walking out of the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles, California when he was shot multiple times. The perpetrator was Sirḥān Bishāra Sirḥān. -
Ping Pong Diplomacy
Ping-Pong Diplomacy was the exchange of ping-pong player between the US and China. Was started during 1970 with president Nixon starting to ease tensions between China. Video about Ping-Pong Diplomacy -
Watergate Scandal
Richard Nixon had allegedly recorded many classified conversations within the Watergate Hotel in DC. He had tried to cover up the break in as well as covering for the burglars. ABC Watergate scandal documentary -
Attempted Assassination of Ronald Reagan
Ronald Reagan was shot in the chest as he was leaving Washington Hilton Hotel. The perpetrators motive was to gain a favor off of one of Reagan's accomplices.
