The Life of Roxanne, by Gabrielle C.

  • My Grandma is Born.

    On December 30th, 1951, my grandma, Roxanne Orlando (Also known by her maiden name, Roxanne Franken), was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
  • Segregation Ruled Illegal In U.S

    On May 17th, 1954, Segregation in schools was ruled illegal in the United States
  • My Grandma's First Sister Is Born.

  • My Grandma Starts Elementary School

  • Berlin Wall Gets Built.

    Berlin Wall Gets Built.
    On August 13th, 1961, The Berlin Wall was constructed by the German Democratic Republic. The wall was used as a barrier to keep the citezens of East Germany and East Berlin from fleeing to West Berlin.
  • John F. Kennedy Assassinanted

    John F. Kennedy Assassinanted
    On November 22, 1963, the United States 35th president, John F. Kennedy, was assassinated. Kennedy was shot in by a man named Lee Harvey Oswald with a sniper in Dealey Plaza, Dallas, Texas, while taveling with his wife.
  • My Grandma Meets My Grandfather

  • My Grandma's Brother Dies From a Brain Tumor

  • Richard Nixon becomes president.

    Richard Nixon becomes president.
    On January 20th, 1969, Richard Milhous Nixon became The United States 37th president. Nixon stayed in office for five years and ended up resigning in 1974
  • My Grandma Gives Birth to Her First Child

  • My Grandma's Father Dies of Lung Cancer