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Civil Rights
Four black college students begin a sit-in at a segregated lunch counter, and refuse to leave. -
The Kennedy and Johnson Adminstrations
John F. Kennedy delivered his inaugural address after taking his presidential oath. -
The Kennedy and Johnson Adminstrations
Mapp V. Ohio: Supreme Court rules that police must have specific warrants to make an arrest, when Dolly Mapps was arrested after having her house searched for a bomb suspect. -
Civil Rights
Students Begin to take bus rides throughout the south to challenge a law that prohibits segregated interstate travel. -
Era of Activism
Cesar Chavez and Dolores Huerta founded the National Farm Workers Association (NFWA) which later became known as the United Farm Workers. -
Era of Activism
Rachel Carson publishes Silent Spring to help launch the enviromental movement. -
Civil Rights
James Meredith becomes the first black student at the University of Mississippi. President Kennedy sends in troops because of riots that broke out. -
The Kennedy and Johnson Adminstrations
The Cuban Missile Crisis: A United States U2 Spy plane finds multiple missile bases in cuba. -
The Kennedy and Johnson Adminstrations
The Cuban Missile Crisis ends after almost starting a nuclear war. -
The Kennedy and Johnson Adminstrations
Gideon V. Wainwright: Supreme Court ruled that all suspects have the right to an attoreney after Gideon was accused of theft and couldnt afford a lawyer. -
Era of Activism
Betty Friedan’s "Feminine Mystique" is Published. "Feminine Mystique" is known for sparking the second wave feminism in the United States. -
The Kennedy and Johnson Adminstrations
Abington V. Schempp: Bible Verses were being read as apart of the daily announcement until the supreme court ruled that it violated the seperation of church and state. -
Era of Activism
Congress passes the Clean Air Act. This act helps deal with reducing air pollution -
Civil Rights
Martin Luther King Jr. is arrested and jailed during an anti-segregation protest in Birmingham. -
Civil Rights
Civil Rights activist Medgar Evers is shot and killed outside of his own home. -
Civil Rights
200,000 people join the March on Washington while Martin Luther King Jr. gives his "I have a dream" speech. -
Civil Rights
The 16th Street Baptist church Bombing kills four children during sunday school. -
Vietnam
The United States encourages General Duong Van Minh to overthrow the Diem regime and the following day he orders him to be executed. -
The Kennedy and Johnson Adminstrations
Lyndon B. Johnson is sworn into office on Airforce One after the assinasstion of John F. Kennedy. -
The Kennedy and Johnson Adminstrations
John F. Kennedy is shot by Lee Harvey Oswald during a limo ride, and later died. -
Vietnam
Gulf of Tonkin Resolution gives President Johnson power to take any action necessary. -
The Kennedy and Johnson Adminstrations
Lyndon B. Johnson outlines the Great Society to try and better the economy -
Vietnam
Operation Rolling Thunder: A United States aerial boming of North Vietnam begins. -
Civil Rights
African Americans try to march to Montgomery but are stopped and beaten by police officers. -
Civil Rights
President Johnson signed the Voting Rights Act that prohibits Literacy tests, poll tax, and all other voting tests for African Americas. -
Era of Activism
Ralph Nadar publishes Unsafe at Any Speed, to show the dangers of automobiles. -
The Kennedy and Johnson Adminstrations
Miranda V. Arizona: A law was created that all suspects must be informed of their rights upon arrest after Miranda was arrested and was not told his right to remain silent. -
Era of Activism
National Organization for Women is founded, and is the largest feminist organization in the United States. -
Era of Activism
Nationwide boycott of grapes and lettuce to try and improve conditions for migrant workers. -
Vietnam
Tet Offensive: An attack on every major city in Vietnam. -
Vietnam
Soldiers round up women children and old men and kill them at My Lai. Known as the My Lai Massacre. -
Vietnam
Lyndon Johnson announces he will not run for reelection. -
Civil Rights
Martin Luther King Jr. is shot and killed on a balcony as he is giving a speech. -
Civil Rights
Bobby Kennedy is shot and killed during his campaign for the presidental election. -
Vietnam
Richard Nixon wins Presidential Election. -
Vietnam
Richard Nixon plans a secret bombing on Cambodia to help stop the Viet Cong from transporting supplies. -
Vietnam
Richard Nixon's first reduction of authorized troops in Vietnam. -
Vietnam
President Nixon pulls the first United States troops out of Vietnam. Known as Vietnamization -
Era of Activism
Woodstock music festival is billed as "An aquarian Exposition: 3 days of peace and music." This event occured at Max Yasgurs's 600- acre dairy farm. -
Vietnam
The first draft lottery held since 1942.
