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The nba foundation
The NBA is the national basketball association and was founded to entertain American with a new game. Basketball , this game has greatly influenced American , bringing us shoe and clothing brads such as Jordan and Big baller brand. Also the NBA has brought forth legends such as MJ. https://youtu.be/cTwq-Q-Uk3g -
The vietnam war
The Vietnam War was a armed conflict that between of North Vietnam and the Viet Cong , against South Vietnam and the United States. The war was unpopular at home and ended with the withdrawal of the U.S. forces in 1973 and the unification of Vietnam under Communist control. More than 3 million people were killed in the war. -
Intregration of the university of Alabama
When African American students attempted to enter the University of Alabama , Alabama’s new governor, George Wallace used state troopers to block the doors of the enrollment office. The Supreme Court, however, had declared segregation unconstitutional and the executive branch undertook tactics to enforce the ruling.federalized Alabama National Guard troops ended George Wallaces blockade of the university allowing two black students to enroll -
I have a dream
This was a public speech delivered by American civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. during a March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. In his speech he called for an end to racism in the U.S. and called for civil rights for all people. This was a pivotal vent in the civil rights movement.https://youtu.be/aSaNYtkaHUI -
Kennedy assination
riding in a Lincoln convertible, the Kennedys and Connallys waved at the large and enthusiastic crowds gathered along the parade route. As their vehicle passed the Texas School Book Depository Building at 12:30 p.m., Lee Harvey Oswald allegedly fired three shots from the sixth floor, fatally wounding President Kennedy. Kennedy was pronounced dead 30 minutes later at Dallas’ Parkland Hospital. He was 46. -
The death of malcom
On February 21, 1965, one week after his home was firebombed, Malcolm X was shot by Nation of Islam members while speaking at a rally of his organization in New York City.a 22-year-old man , Thomas Hagan, was charged with the killing. The police rescued him from the ballroom crowd after he had been shot and beaten. -
blank panters founded
They were a revolutionary black nationalist and socialist organization founded by Bobby Seale and Huey Newton. They purpose was to protect the rights and civil liberties of African Americans there activity ceased in 1989 https://youtu.be/hZ_eijoFiU8 -
The kings death
On April 4th Martin Luther King Jr. was fshot on the second-floor balcony of a Motel in Memphis, Tennessee. He was in Memphis supporting a sanitation workers strike and was about to go out when the bullet hit his jaw and cut his spinal cord. Shortly after arriving at The hospital, the civil rights leader was pronounced dead. James Earl Ray was convicted for his murder. https://youtu.be/fRgWBN8yt_E -
Bobby assinated
Senator Robert Kennedy was shot at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles after winning the California presidential primary.Immediately after he announced that the country was ready to end its divisions of race. After which Kennedy he shot several times by the 22-year-old Palestinian Sirhan Sirhan. He died a day later. -
The Apollo Landing
The Apollo 11 was the spaceflight that landed the first two humans on the Moon. Mission commander Neil Armstrong and pilot Buzz Aldrin, both American, landed on July 16. Armstrong was the first to step onto the lunar surface six hours later on July 17 at Aldrin joined him about 20 minutes later. They spent about two and a quarter hours together outside the spacecraft, and collected 47.5 pounds of lunar material to bring back to Earth.https://youtu.be/RMINSD7MmT4 -
The water gate scandal
In June 1972 a group of spies working for President Nixon were caught attempting to place listening devices in the office of the Democratic Committee in Washington's Watergate building.After a investigation, which Nixon attempted to avoid by refusing to turn over tapes of his conversations , Congress impeached Him for obstruction of justice and abuse of power.Nixon resigned in August 1974 and was succeeded by Vice President Gerald Ford. -
The Oil Embargo
In October 1973, the United States supported Israel after a surprise attack by Egypt and Syria. The oil-rich nations of the Middle East, angry with the United States for devaluing the dollar clapped back with an oil embargo. Led by Saudi Arabia, OPEC announced an oil shipping embargo against the United States and Israel's European allies.The price of oil shot up to $11.65 per barrel. -
The contra affair
The Contra Affair was a action not approved of by the United States Congress. It began in 1985, when President Reagan's administration gave weapons to Iran in hopes of securing the release of American hostages. The U.S. took millions of dollars from the weapons sale.
