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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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During the March On Washington, people were speaking out, trying to promote the equality of rights in all the spheres.
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John F. Kennedy was riding in Dallas, Texas where he was shot twice and killed.
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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
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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.
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Malcolm X was shot & killed during a rally in Washington Heights
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The Newport Jazz festival attracted many people; whites & blacks, and helped spread culture.
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People were trying to promote peace, happiness & love throughout San Francisco. Katie Herlihy (a hippie) was apart of this & wanted to spread the 'love'.
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Martin Luthern King Jr. was shot & killed in Memphis after giving a speech.
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After having an energetic campaign, and walking off with a win, Robert Kennedy was shot & killed.
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Nixon won the presidency election over Hubert Humphrey.
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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."
