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Birth
My grandma was born in Lombard, IL -
The 34th President was Elected
Dwight Eisenhower was elected over opponent Adlai Stevenson.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dwight_D._Eisenhower#Presidency_(1953%E2%80%931961) -
The Korean War ends
The US joined in the Korean conflicts which created a war. The Chinese pushed South to the border where they fought.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Korean_War -
The Detonation of Castle Bravo
Castle Bravo was the first in a series of high-yield thermonuclear weapon design tests conducted by the United States at Bikini Atoll, Marshall Islands, as part of Operation Castle.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Castle_Bravo -
The Vietnam War began
The US went into war against the Vietnamese to stop the spread of communism.
http://www.history.com/topics/vietnam-war/vietnam-war-history -
Start Kindergarten
She started kindergarten in Aurora, IL -
Moved to Bay View, Wi
My grandma's family moved to Bay View from Illinois. -
Went to a new school
Went to a school across the street named St. Paul's Catholic School until 7th grade. -
John Fitzgerald Kennedy becomes President
John F. Kennedy becomes the 35th president over opponent Richard Nixon.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_F._Kennedy#Presidency_(1961%E2%80%931963) -
Marilyn Monroe Dies
She died of acute barbiturate poisoning.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Death_of_Marilyn_Monroe -
John Fitzgerald Kennedy is Assassinated
John F. Kennedy was shot in the head while driving through Dallas, Texas.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_F._Kennedy#Assassination -
Moved schools for 8th grade
My grandma moved to Fritsche Junior High. -
Went to high school
My grandma went to Greendale High School -
Richard Nixon becomes 37th President
Richard Nixon won the election over Hubert Humphrey.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_presidential_election,_1968 -
Worked at Gimble's
My grandma worked at Gimble's -
Married
My grandma got married to my grandpa. -
Nixon Resigns
Nixon resigns because he had part in the Watergate and he felt he lost his support.
http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/nixon-resigns -
Had my mom
My mom was born on March 12th, 1975. -
The Vietnam war ends
The US loses their fight in Vietnam.
http://www.history.com/topics/vietnam-war/vietnam-war-history -
Got Ovarian Cancer
My grandma developed Ovarian Cancer.
