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1955-1975
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America Agrees to Train South Vietnamese
On this date, America agreed to train South Vietnamese troops. -
Rosa Parks Refuses to Give-up her Seat
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Alaska Admitted as a State
On this date, Alaska was admitted into the United States as the 49th State. -
John F. Kennedy Becomes President
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Cuban Missile Crisis Begins
On this date, the world renown Missile Crisis began in Cuba. -
President John F. Kennedy Assassinated
On this date, during a motorcade in Dallas, Texas, President John F. Kennedy was shot in the head. -
Neil Armstrong Walks on Moon
On this date, the United States completes the Apollo project when Neil Armstrong became the first man to walk on the moon. -
President Nixon Resigns his Presidency
On this date, in attempt to prevent the impeachment process, President Nixon became the first President to resign from office, admitting his role in the Watergate affair.