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The Korean War
The Korean War was North Korea who were supported by the Soviet Union, against South Korea who were supported by the United States. The United States sent 75,000 soldiers to the 38th parallel to help South Korea. The United States did not want communism in the North to spread into the South. History.com Staff. “Korean War.” History.com, A&E Television Networks, 2009, www.history.com/topics/korean-war. -
Brown VS. Board of Education
This case led to the law being passed that schools cant be segregated based on race. This case itself was filed in February 1951. It was brought up again in 1954 leading to this law being passed. “Brown v. Board of Education.” National Parks Service, U.S. Department of the Interior, 10 Apr. 2015, www.nps.gov/brvb/learn/historyculture/kansas.htm. -
The Vietnam War
The Vietnam War was against the northern and southern vietnam. The United States weren´t actively involved in this war until 1954. The US entered this war because of our fear of communism and other reasons that led up to this. History.com Staff. “Vietnam War.” History.com, A&E Television Networks, 2009, www.history.com/topics/vietnam-war/vietnam-war-history. -
The Berlin Wall
This wall was built by East Germany to seperate West and East Germany. East Germany built the wall to keep out the Western ¨Fascists.¨ The wall stood until November 9, 1989 when the Eastern governor said they could cross. Thousands crowded the wall and destroyed it. History.com Staff. “Berlin Wall.” History.com, A&E Television Networks, 2009, www.history.com/topics/cold-war/berlin-wall. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fK1MwhEDjHg -
Assassination of JFK
John was the 35th president of the United States. He was driving in downtown Dallas when Lee Harvey Oswald shot at him injuring John Connally and fatally wounding JFK. JFK was pronounced dead 30 minutes later at a nearby Hospital. “John F. Kennedy Assassinated.” History.com, A&E Television Networks, www.history.com/this-day-in-history/john-f-kennedy-assassinated. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TZM3gVYmsPs -
The Civil Rights Movement
While marchers were crossing the Alabama Bridge they saw police and others standing with clubs and confederate flags. They crossed the bridge until they were 50 ft from the blockade. They were told to disperse. When they would not leave the blockade advanced and attacked the marchers. This day would be known as ¨Bloody Sunday.¨ Klein, Christopher. “Remembering Selma's ‘Bloody Sunday.’” History.com, A&E Television Networks, 6 Mar. 2015, www.history.com/news/selmas-bloody-sunday-50-years-ago. -
Assassination of Robert F. Kennedy
Robert was making a speech at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles. After speaking to citizens a 22 year old Palestinian Sihran Sihran shot Robert seven times. Robert was pronounced dead a day later. “Bobby Kennedy Is Assassinated.” History.com, A&E Television Networks, www.history.com/this-day-in-history/bobby-kennedy-is-assassinated https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lvVm9eG6Wbg -
Watergate Scandal
This started when 7 burglars were arrested in the office of the Democratic National Committee. These burglars were caught wiretapping phones and stealing documents. The reason this was such a big deal was because it was related to President Nixons reelection campaign and Nixon tried to cover it up. Eventually he was connected to the crime and resigned in August 1974. History.com Staff. “Watergate Scandal.” History.com, A&E Television Networks, 2009, www.history.com/topics/watergate. -
The Vietnam War
North Vietnamese attacked at dawn on this day. North Vietnamese crashed tanks through the gates of the Presidential Palace having no resistance from the south vietnamese the South vietnamese had surrendered. “South Vietnam Surrenders.” History.com, A&E Television Networks, www.history.com/this-day-in-history/south-vietnam-surrenders. -
Iran Hostage Crisis
This was when the US Embassy in Tehran was taken captive by a group of Iranian Students. They took 60 American Citizens captive. The reason was because Jimmy Carter allowed their expelled Shah to have cancer treatment in the US. History.com Staff. “Iran Hostage Crisis.” History.com, A&E Television Networks, 2010, www.history.com/topics/iran-hostage-crisis. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A8bC1DEYbI4
