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Nathan Bedford Forest
First leaderof the Klu Klux Klan, Forrest Gump was named after him. -
"Hound Dog" Elvis Presley
Released in 1953, Elvis preformed a dance in the video by Forrest Gump. -
Hippie Movement
The Hippie Movement was a movement of the youth in the 60s and marked a growth in spirituality and Eastern religion. -
John F. Kennedy
35th president of the United States, accomplished a great amount in his short term. -
University of Alabama Integration
Governor George Wallace spoke out, wanting to prevent the integration of the school, temporarily succeeding by placing himself in the school doorway until he was stopped. This took place on the 11th of June 1963, the issue took place in court on May 16th for integration. -
Assassination of John F. Kennedy
John F. Kennedy's term was cut short by a man who is believed to be Lee Harvey Oswald. Oswald was also assassinated later on before trial. -
Black Panther Party
Founded by Bobby Seale and Huey P. Newton, originally it was movement aimed towards armed self-defense against police officers. Eventually forming into a violent revolution to achieve black liberation. -
Ping Pong Diplomacy
Exchange of table tennis players for the US and China marking a thaw in relations. -
George Wallace
George Wallace, the 45th Governor of Alabama. Was against desegregating the country. He was shot and paralyzed while running for president. -
Watergate Scandal
Political scandal involving the break in of five men at the Watergate Complex in the DNC headquarters. -
Vietnam War
Conflict that took place in Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia between North and South Vietnam. -
John Lennon
Lead singer, songwriter and musician who co-founded the most commercially successful band of history, The Beatles. Murdered at age 40.
