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Forrest Gump
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JFK Assassination
John F. Kennedy was shot and killed during his Presidential Campaign. Forrest Gump relates to this because in the movie he meets John F. Kennedy because he was part of the All American Team. -
Desegregation of the University of Alabama
The Desegregation of the University of Alabama was when Alabama's Governor tried blocking the auditorium entrance to prevent African- American's from entering. Forrest Gump relates to this because he visits the angry mob outside of the university. -
Entering the Vietnam War
Soldiers began entering the Vietnam War. This relates to Forrest Gump because he enters and fights in this war. -
Discovery of Ping Pong
Ping Pong was played by many soldiers during war time and was a way to pass time. Forrest Gump first discovered it while he was in the hospital and played professionally. -
Medal Of Honor
The Medal Of Honor was the is the United States of America's highest and most prestigious personal military decoration that may be awarded to recognize U.S. military service members who have distinguished themselves by acts of valor. Forrest Gump received this medal because of his acts of heroism. -
U.S lands on the Moon
The United States first successful landing on the Moon. Forrest Gump relates to this because it is shown on the television during the movie. -
Watergate Break-In
The Watergate Break-In was a major political scandal in which the administration of President Richard Nixon attempted to cover up a break-in at the Watergate hotel in Washington, D.C., eventually leading to multiple prosecutions and President Nixon's resignation. Forrest Gump relates to this because he watches this happen from his window. -
President Nixon's Resignation
President Nixon resigned because of the Watergate Break-In scandle. This was the only time a U.S president has resigned. Forrest Gump relates to this because he watches the break in happen from his window. -
Creation of Bubba-Gump Shrimp
This brand was created by Forrest Gump and was names after his best friend Bubba who died in the war. -
Hurricane Carmen
Hurricane Carmen struck Louisiana was the most intense tropical cyclone of the 1974 Atlantic hurricane season. A destructive storm with widespread impacts. Forest Gump relates to this because during this hurricane his shrimp boat was the only one to survive and made his shrimp bushiness get big. -
Apple Company
Apple is a manufacturer of computers and consumer electronics that is the world's most valuable company. This company relates to Forrest Gump because he invested into this company when it was first created. -
AIDS Outbreak
AIDS is a disease where your blood cells get infected and killed that are central to the bodies immune system. This disease infected many people and there is no cure to it. This relates to Forrest Gump because his wife Jenny was infected bu this disease and died with it in the film.
