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Desegregation of Schools
Supreme court decided that schools would no longer be segregated and the African American individuals are allowed to be in the same classroom as white individuals. The change was meant to alter attitudes and socialization of children. They thought that starting this with children at a young age would make it easier to accept. -
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Vietnam War
The war was between the communist regime of North Vietnam and South Vietnam. North Vietnam had allies known as the Viet Cong and North Vietnam had the United States as its principal ally. After President Richard Nixon ordered the withdrawal of US forces, the communist forces seized control of Saigon. This ended the Vietnam War and the country was unified as the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.
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Hippie Movement
The hippie culture was originally a youth movement that arose across the US. It arose in the mid-1960s and spread to other countries around the world. The movement had the message of peace, love, and brotherhood. -
Alabama Schools Desegregation
Federalized Alabama National Guard troops were used to help integrate African American children into the University of Alabama. Two African American students, Vivian Malone and James A. Hood, were successfully enrolled at the university. George Wallace was the governor of the state at the time and he promised his white followers, "Segregation now! Segregation tomorrow! Segregation forever!"
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JFK Shooting
Bullets struck the president in the neck and head. He was rushed to Parkland Memorial Hospital but little could be done for the president. The president was announced dead at 1 pm. -
Nike is Founded
The company was founded on January 25, 1964, as Blue Ribbon Sports. Bill Bowerman and Phil Knight founded it. It later became Nike, Inc. on May 30, 1971. -
Black Panther Party
The panthers practiced militant self-defense of minority communities against the US. They fought to establish revolutionary socialism. They did this through mass organizing and community based programs.
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Robert Kennedy Shot
Kennedy, known as Bobby, was shot by Sirhan Sirhan. Bobby was killed just five years after his brother. John F. Kennedy's killer was killed just five days after his assassination, but the killer of Robert Kennedy is still alive to this day. -
Moon Landing
President Kennedy had made the challenge to put a man on the moon before the decade was out. Armstrong was the man that accomplished this challenge. Armstrong was the first man on the moon saying, "That's one small step for a man, one giant leap for man kind."
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John Lennon- Imagine
John Lennon was an English singer/songwriter. John Lennon released a song called "Imagine," The song moved many people around the world. The song was meant to tell you to imagine a place where people were not divided by race, sex, or religion. He felt that would be a much better place.
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Watergate Scandal
Several burglars were caught in the Watergate building. The burglars were connected to President Nixon's reelection campaign. The burglars were caught trying to wiretap phones and steal secret files. Nixon resigned from office before he could be prosecuted. -
Apple is Founded
Apple was founded on April 1, 1976, by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and Ronald Wayne to sell the Apple I personal computer kit. The company has evolved into what it is today. Apple began as a personalized computer designing business and now the have created the iPhone, iPad, iPod, and many more devices.
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