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Vietnam War Begins
The Proxy war in Vietnam began in 1955 in an attempt to stop the spread of communism throughout Vietnam. -
John F. Kennedy is sworn into Presidency
President John F. Kennedy was sworn into presidency by noon on January 20,1961. -
"I have a Dream"
Martin Luther King Jr. delivers his famous "I Have a Dream" speech to over 250,000 civil rights supporters. His speech would pave the pathway for equal rights among blacks and whites. -
President Kennedy is Assassinated
JFK was shot once in the throat and once in the back of the head while driving in a presidential motorcade. -
Gulf of Tonkin incident
A naval conflict off the Gulf of Tonkin escelates conflict in Vietnam, and increases the number of troops sent to the war. -
The Tet Offensive
A temporary cease fire in Vietnam turns into one of the bloodiest days in the war. Vietcong soldiers launch a suprise attack on South Vietnamise control and command centers. -
The Assassination of MLK jr.
Martin Luther King Jr. is shot on the second story balcony of the Motel he was staying in. -
Apollo 11
The United States launched a mission to land the first men on the moon. On July 21, 1969 Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first men to land on the moon. -
Woodstock
Woodstock was a huge music festival taking place from August 15-18, 1969. This festival promoted peace and love and was a center for hippies across the globe.
