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The Klu Klux Klan
The KKK was founded in 1866 by Frank McCord, John Kennedy, James Crowe, J Calvin Jones, John Lester, and Richard Reed. A violent group that hated black people. Link text -
Forrest Hip Dancing
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The Vietnam War
The Vietnam War was one of the most controversial armed conflicts during the 20th century. A lot of people thought that this was just a suicide mission for the soldiers being deployed. If the soldiers didn't die while at vietnam, they would return home only to be called by protesters as "baby killers." Link text -
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Aids Epidemic
The AIDS epidemic, caused by HIV, found its way to the United States as early as 1960, but was first noticed after doctors discovered clusters of Kaposi's sarcoma and pneumocystis pneumonia in young gay men in Los Angeles, New York City, and San Francisco in 1981. Link text -
Elvis Presley
An American singer and actor. Regarded as one of the most significant cultural icons of the 20th century, he is often referred to as the "King of Rock and Roll." He died on August 16, 1977 from a heart attack. -
JFK Assassination
John F. Kennedy was riding in the back of his car when he was shot twice. First in the chest, and second, In the head. After his assassination his Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson was swarmed into presidency. Link text -
Forrest Enters Vietnam War
Forrest Gump served in the United States Army during this war. During the course of his deployment, he saved numerous of his comrades, even when he was shot in the buttock. For his actions, he was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor. -
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The Black Panther Party
A political organization founded by Bobby Seale and Huey Newton. They would use violence in order to try and obtain equal rights. Link text -
Forrest saved fellow soldiers lives.
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The Moon Landing
The first man was put on the moon. Neil Armstrong was the first man to touch foot on the moon. A famous quote from this even is "One step for man, One giant leap for man kind." Link text -
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Ping Pong Diplomacy
Ping-pong diplomacy refers to the exchange of table tennis players between the United States and People's Republic of China in the early 1970s. The event marked a thaw in Sino-American relations that paved the way to a visit to Beijing by President Richard Nixon -
Watergate Scandal
A political scandal which involved a break-in of the Democratic National Committee headquarters at the Watergate Office Complex in Washington D.C. After investigation it was found out that President Nixon was aware of this and that several members of the Committee to Re-elect the President had participated in this break-in. Link text -
Forrest runs around the country for two years
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John Lennon Assassination
John Lennon was an English musician who gained worldwide fame as one of the members of the Beatles, and for his political activism and pacifism. He was assassinated by Mark David Chapman. Link text -
Jenny Dies
After realizing that she loved Forrest and moved in with him, she realized that she was terribly sick. (Most people think that it was Aids from her past of abusing substances.) She later died and was buried in their back yard.
