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United States Presidential Election of 1960
In this election, the two candidates were, the Republican side - Richard Nixon and the Democratic was John F. Kennedy. This was one of the closest elections in American history. Kennedy was a newcomer also very young and a catholic. His votes were 49.7% and Richard Nixon was 49.5%. After a careful review from the eletoral college, Kennedy took home the gold by 0.1%. -
First Man Into Space
In 1961, the soviets launched the first man in space. His name is Yuri Gagarin. He was only 27 years old. Yuri made his orbital flight in eighty nine minutes aboard the Vostock 1 spacecraft. Yuri was the first person to see that the earth was round. He also noted that most of earth is made up of water. After this historic event, he became a worldwide celebrity. -
President Kennedy Assassination
President John Fitzgerald Kennedy was assassinated at 12:30 p.m. on Friday, November 22, 1963, in Dallas, Texas. He was the 35th president of the United States. He was only 46 years old. President Kennedy was riding in an open top convertible in a parade. As his vehicle passed the Depository Building, Lee Oswald fired three shots on to the president. President Kennedy died 30 minutes later. Many people believed that it was a conspiracy that killed the president. -
Civil Rights Act
The Civil Rights Act of 1964 is a legislation that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex or national origin. This came about after several incidents in the south. President Kennedy wanted to end this. It was sent to the House on November 20, 1963, just two days before President Kennedy was assassinated. After a few days, President Johnson signed the bill into law. -
Immigration Act of 1965
President Lyndon Johnson signed the Immigration and Naturalization Act. It gives all newcomers from all parts of the world equal opportunity in the United States. The ceremony was held at the foot of the Statue of Liberty. This Act was done to keep immigration to a more manageable level. Also to bring family about reunification. And also to 0to end discrimination,
