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John Lennon
John Lennon was a english artist who was born on October 09 1940 in Germany. Lennon is best known for being a figurehead for the "beatles", a famous english rockband in the 1960's. The beatles became known as a influential band of the rock era. He was also well known for his political activism and his ideas on peace. Lennon was murdered on December 8th 1980 by mark david chapman. -
Ku Klux Klan
The Ku Klux Klan Is an American white supremacy group. This group targets mainly African americans and hangs them. The KKK gained political power and were responsible for violence an terror against African Americans. The KKK is known for their attire , a hooded white cloth known as a "Glory Suit." This suit represents the dead confederate veterans. -
Elvis Presley
Elvis was an American singer and songwriter who is referred to as the king of rock and roll. Presley was born January 8, 1935. He changed influences in white America society and introduced a new genre known as rock n roll. -
Vietnam War
The Vietnam war was fought between north & south Vietnam. The war began November 1, 1955 and ended April 30, 1975. It was the longest war fought by the U.S.;but the U.S was defeated. 51,148 Americans died and 304, 000 were wounded. In 1954 Vietnam split into communist north and democratic south. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NB0vFbOTjMM -
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Space Race
The space race started when the Soviet Union launched the sputnik I. That same year the U.S attempted to launch their first satelite. President John F. Kennedy started a expansion of the U.S. space program and committed the nation to the ambitious goal of landing a man on the moon by the end of the decade. -
Little Rock Nine
Little Rock Nine was a group of nine African American students who attended Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas. During this time Governor Orval didn't want to segregate the school so he called in the national guards to block the doors of this building.This event followed Brown v. Board of Education which ruled that made it illegal to have segregated public schools. On Sept 23, 1957 President Eisenhower sent in troops to lead the little rock nine into this high school, protected. -
John Lennon
John Lennon was a english artist who was born on October 09 1940 in Germany. Lennon is best known for being a figurehead for the "beatles", a famous english rockband in the 1960's. The beatles became known as a influential band of the rock era. He was also well known for his political activism and his ideas on peace. Lennon was murdered on December 8th 1980 by mark david chapman. -
John F. Kennedy
John F. Kennedy was the 35th president. He led a re-establish campaign for public service and provided federal support for the civil rights movement. Today he is still ranked as one of Americas best presidents. On November 22, 1963 JFK was assassinated by Lee Harvey Oswald. -
Black Panther Party
The Black Panther Party was an african american nationalist and socialist organization. This organization was founded by Bobby Seale and Huey Newton. They formed this group in California and played an important role in the civil rights movement. This group believed that nonviolent protest didn't work so they decided to step it up and decided to fight for african americans. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VW6zY4kmdBA -
Martin Luther Kings Death
Martin Luther king Jr was born on january 15th 1929.He was known for being a precher and a civil rights leader, but mostly for being a civil rights activist. He led african americans in non-violent protest and boycotts. King was shot and murdered while standing on the balcony of the Lorraine Motel in Memphis. The day before he gave his last speech "Ive been to the mountaintop".T -
Watergate Scandal
The Watergate Scandal occurred on June 17, 1972. This event was when multiple burglars were arrested at the Democratic National Committee at the Watergate building in Washington. These people were involved with President Nixon's reelection campaign. They were caught trying to wiretap phones and steal documents. Nixon tried to cover up this scandal by destroying evidence and trying to raise money. In 1974, President Nixon resigned. http://www.surfnetkids.com/games/watergate-scandal-quiz/ -
Apple Inc
Apple inc was founded by Steve jobs, steve wozniak, and Ronald wayne. The first apple product (Apple Computer 1)was released on april 1st 1976. It became. Apple Inc. is the world's largest information technology company by income.
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Ronald Reagan attempted assassination
The Unites states 40th president, ronald Reagan was shot at on March 30th 1981. John Hinckley Jr tried to assassinate the president after he just spoke to the Construction Workers Union of the AFL-CIO. Hinckley was loaded with a 22 revolver and supposedly had bad aim and shot the press secretary James Brady , wounded a police officer and a Secret Service agent. Hinckley was not found guilty because of reason of insanity. https://youtu.be/s6CNRlQG0mg
