Political Views Timeline - Padraig Ferris

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  • WW1

    Allies v. Axis powers in unstable countries in Europe.
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    Great Depression

    Economic Depression that changed how we view politics and the economy forever.
  • Prohibition

    The widespread ban of alcoholic beverages.
  • WW2

    Allies v. Axis powers against growing unstable country.
  • Cold War

    Was tensions between Western and Eastern Civilization.
  • Apartheid

    Racial Segregation in Africa.
  • Korean War

    North Korea invaded South Korea and tensions rose starting the War.
  • Vietnam

    The United States and allies against communism in the Vietnam peninsula.
  • COINTELPRO

    The establishment of the Counter Intelligence Program.
  • Kent State

    A shooter opened fire on students at Kent State Reviving Gun Control Arguments.
  • Watergate

    Dirty politics that changed the way we look at candidates.
  • Iran-Contra Affair

    Controversy between arms selling under President Reagan.
  • White Water

    Was a political investigation into the real estate process of Hillary and Bill Clinton.
  • 9/11

    The event that changed the way we view the middle east and terrorism.
  • Benghazi Attack

    Militants attacked a U.S. embassy and political leaders were questioned for turning their back on the U.S. representatives in the embassy.