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Vietnam war begins
The Vietnam War was known in Vietnam as the Resistance War Against America or simply the American War. It was one of the more important wars of that decade, but many people thought of the soldiers as baby killers and more. Spector, Ronald H. “Vietnam War.” Encyclopædia Britannica, Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc., 8 May 2017, www.britannica.com/event/Vietnam-War. -
Elvis became famous
In 1954, Elvis began his singing career with Sun Records label in Memphis. By late 1955, his recording contract was sold to RCA Victor. By 1956, he was known all around the world! Many girls had posters all over their room of him and adored Elvis. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lzQ8GDBA8Is “CVV (Card Verification Code).” Ed Sullivan Show, www.edsullivan.com/the-ed-sullivan-show-the-show-that-helped-elvis-presley-become-the-king-of-rock-%E2%80%98n-roll/. -
Govener George Wallace carries out a threat to stand in front of the schoolhouse doors to prevent black students from entering
The Governer didn't want African Americans to go to the university of alabama so he stood infront of the doorway causing many people to surround. Some people cheered him on while others thought it was unfair for him to not let them go to school there. www.usnews.com/news/blogs/press-past/2013/06/11/george-wallace-stood-in-a-doorway-at-the-university-of-alabama-50-years-ago-today. -
John F Kennedy was shot in Dallas, Texas
John F. Kennedy was assassinated on November 22, 1963 in Dallas, Texas while riding in a car in Dealey Plaza. When he was shot he died almost instantly. They continued to drive the president to the hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.
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“November 22, 1963: Death of the President.” John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, www.jfklibrary.org/JFK/JFK-in-History/November-22-1963-Death-of-the-President.aspx. -
Robert Kennedy is shot and killed in Los Angeles
Kennedy was fatally shot at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles, shortly after winning the California presidential primaries in the 1968 election. The person that shot Kennedy just walked right up to him and shot him in the crowd while Kennedy was shaking peoples hands. “Bobby Kennedy Is Assassinated.” History.com, A&E Television Networks, www.history.com/this-day-in-history/bobby-kennedy-is-assassinated. -
US president Richard Nixon launches the "Nixon doctrine"
The Nixon Doctrine was put forth during a press conference in Guam by Nixon. The Doctrine argued for the pursuit of peace through a partnership with American allies. A while after Nixon wrote a speech talking about this Doctrine. “Historical Events in 1970.” OnThisDay.com, www.onthisday.com/events/date/1970. -
Hurricane Carmen hits and kills 8 people
Hurricane Carmen was the most intense tropical cyclone of the 1974 Atlantic hurricane season. It began in Africa and continued on its way destroying everything in its path. Roth, David. Hurricane Carmen -August 29-September 11, 1974, www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/tropical/rain/carmen1974.html. -
President Ford Avoids Assassination
President Gerald Ford was shot at as he was leaveing the Saint Francis Hotel in San Francisco, California. The assasination attempt came only 17 days after another woman had tried to assassinate Ford while he was on his way to give a speech to the California legislature in Sacramento. “Gerald Ford Survives First Assassination Attempt.” History.com, A&E Television Networks, www.history.com/this-day-in-history/gerald-ford-survives-first-assassination-attempt. -
1st transmission of CNN, the Cable News Network
On this day CNN did its first broadcast ever and it caused a lot of excitement. On this day they talked about president carter meeting with civil rights leader Vernon Jordan at the hospital after his attempted assasination. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dqDopY5dMD8 “What Happened in 1980.” OnThisDay.com, www.onthisday.com/date/1980. -
Regan is shot in the chest
Ronald Reagan and three others were shot and wounded by John Hinckley Jr. in Washington, D.C., as they were leaving a speaking engagement at the Washington Hilton Hotel. Only one death was reported named James Brady https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1P4AyN7zb90 “Ronald Reagan Is Shot by John Hinckley, Jr.” History.com, A&E Television Networks, www.history.com/this-day-in-history/ronald-reagan-is-shot-by-john-hinckley-jr.
