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Malcom x
African-American leader and prominent figure in the Nation of Islam. Malcolm X articulated concepts of race pride and black nationalism in the 1950s and '60s. -
1950 Chevrolet Bel- Air
Chevrolet Motor Company is an American multinational automaker. This car is a classic and was very popular in its time. -
The Korean War
The Korean War began when some 75,000 soilders from The North Korean people's Army. July 1953 the Korean War ended. -
The Space Race
During the cold war russian launched a shuttle called the spunik. The United States Of America took part of this as competition and Apollo 13 were the first men in the moon surface. -
Joseph McCarthy
He was a Senate & he use his power to scare people. Communism witch hunt . -
Brown V. Board of Education, 1954
a case where public schools were seperated. it would be a violation to the 14th amendment. -
Emmett Tills Murder
brutally murder for lookin at a white women. he was only 14 years old. -
McDonalds
Started in Manchester, New Hampshire. Orginal name was "McDonalds Bar-B-Q". -
Vietnam War
War in vietnam. The war began in 1954 after the rise to power of Ho Chi Minh and his communist Viet Minh party in North Vietnam. -
The "Little Rock Nine"
9 black students enrolled for a white school. Also a key event for the civil rights moment. -
The election of 1960s
It was one of the closest elections in American History. John F. Kennedy ran for President against Richard Nixon. -
Hippie Culture
The Hippie culture is a youth movement that emerged from the United States. Hippie came from the word "hipster". -
JFK assassination
JFK was assassinated in Dallas, Texas. Supposably died from a sniper from far distance. -
Matin Luther King Jr.
King was a baptist minister and a civil rights activist. Well known for his " I have a dream " speech. -
George Wallace
45th governor of the state of Alabama. American politician and was a democrat. -
War Protests
Anti-war marches and portests organized by students. also known as students for a democratic societty (SDS). -
Civil rights
large segments of the populace particularly African-Americans, women, and men. without propertyhave not always been accorded full citizenship rights. -
Lyndon B. Johnson
36th President of the United States. He became president after JFK assassination, -
Assassination of Robert F. Kennedy
Palestinian immigrant Sirhan Sirhan shot him after giving a speech at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles, California. He died 26 hours later after all the shots he took. -
Woodstock, 1969
it was a Music Festival. 3 days of peace, love, & Rock 'n' Roll in upstate New York. -
Disco Music/Culture
Disco is a genre of music like funk, soul, pop, salsa, and psychedelic. Disco was a reaction against Rock 'n' Roll. -
Foreign Woes
The decade began with America's longest war ending in its first decisive military defeat in its 200-year-history. Terrorism was on the rise around the globe. -
Richard Nixon/ Watergate Scandal
Major political scandal that occured in the United States. Break-In at the DNC. -
Jimmy Carter / Iran Hostage Crisis
Angry mob of islamic revolutianaries overran the U.S. Embassy. Taking more then 60 American hostage. -
Ronald Reagan/ Reaganomics
During the 1980's Reagan announced a recipe to fix the nations economics mess.Reagan proposed a phased 30% tax cut in his first 3 years of presidency. -
John Lennon’s Murder
John Lennon gained fame through the Beatles. He was shot by Mark David Chapman in the archway of the buildinh he lived. -
Assassination attempt of Ronald Reagan
Was in a speaking engangement at the Washington Hilton Hotel. President Reagan and 3 otheres were wounded by John Hickley Jr. -
HIV / AIDS
HIV was recongnise a strange new illness that came from "gay men". Came to America from African Immigrants. -
The Falling of the Berlin Wall/Fall of Communism/ Breakup of Soviet Union
Germans brought down the Berlin Wall. It also represents the end of the cold war. -
Technological Advances of the Time Period
Technology enhances mankind. We went from Bi-Planes to Jets.
