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Kennedy - Nixon debate
The Kennedy-Nixon debate was the first debate to ever be aired on TV. Kennedy was seen as more professional, since he was mainly aired on TV, & Nixon was seen as more wise, since he was aired on the radio. -
Birmingham Protest
During the Birmingham protest, many of the A-A's were peacefully walking to protest their rights, when the police put dogs to attack them and sprayed the people with water hoses, catching medias attention quickly. Michael Herlihy helped impact this movement. -
Civil Rights March
The Civil Rights March consisted of thousands of people, all gathering to hear speeches and protest their rights as African Americans. Emmet Taylor was apart of this movement, demanding his rights as an individual. -
I Have A Dream Speech
Dr. Martin Luthern King Jr gave his famous "I Have A Dream" speech during the Civil Rights March, that influenced and touched many African Americans that gave them hope that they will soon be free at last. -
March On Washington
During the March On Washington, people were speaking out, trying to promote the equality of rights in all the spheres. -
JFK assassination
John F. Kennedy was riding in Dallas, Texas where he was shot twice and killed. -
Gulf of Tonkin Resolution
The Gulf of Tonkin Resolution was made by President Johnson to hopefully promote peace, but to also allow the US to take any measures believed necessary to promote peace in Asia -
Vietnam War
In 1965, the US started sending in many troops into the war, causing a rapid increase, due to the fact that many other soliders were dying. -
Malcolm-X death
Malcolm X was shot & killed during a rally in Washington Heights -
Newport Jazz Festival
The Newport Jazz festival attracted many people; whites & blacks, and helped spread culture. -
Summer of Love
People were trying to promote peace, happiness & love throughout San Francisco. Katie Herlihy (a hippie) was apart of this & wanted to spread the 'love'. -
MLK assassinated
Martin Luthern King Jr. was shot & killed in Memphis after giving a speech. -
Kennedy wins & dies
After having an energetic campaign, and walking off with a win, Robert Kennedy was shot & killed. -
Nixon wins
Nixon won the presidency election over Hubert Humphrey. -
Man on the Moon
Neil Armstrong was the first man to ever go on the moon. "This is one small step for man, and one giant leap for mankind."
