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Jackie Robinson
Jackie Robinson was the first African American to play in the MLB in the 20th century, influencing the American Dream by leading the way for other African Americans to fight against discrimination. -
The NATO
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization, AKA NATO, was formed in 1949 after WWII with the goal to create peace between North American and European nations. This influenced America because ties began to be reconstructed between the people as well. -
The United States Enters the Korean War
The Korean War began when communist military invaded South Korea and the United Nations responded by sending troops to defend it. This impacted America because for the majority of the 50’s people were petrified of communism spreading and even falsely accused others of being communists due to this fear. -
Brown vs Board of Education
In 1954, school segregation was finally ruled illegal after the Brown vs Board of Education case was resolved by the US Supreme Court. This influenced the American Dream because African Americans were allowed their freedom to be included. -
Jonas Salk's Polio Vaccine
In 1955 Jonas Salk released his polio vaccine to the public. This influenced the American Dream because it lead the way for other medical breakthroughs in the future in order for people to live a better, healthier life. -
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Martin Luther King Jr.'s March on Washington
In 1963 Martin Luther King Jr. lead the March on Washington and gave his famous “I Have a Dream” speech in order to fight for civil rights. This affected the American Dream because it resulted in greater change in the future for African Americans. -
The Civil Rights Act of 1964
This act was passed in order to make discrimination illegal. It also influenced the American Dream because so much time and energy was put into ending segregation by people such as Martin Luther King Jr, and their goal was finally accomplished. The act lead to new, fairer opportunities for African Americans. -
Thurgood Marshall
Thurgood Marshall was the first African American Supreme Court Justice in 1967. This shaped the American Dream because African Americans were finally able to have the same opportunities as white people freely. -
The End of the Space Race
In July of 1969, the United States won the Space Race when Neil Armstrong became the first man to step foot on the moon. This influenced the American Dream because nationalism began to grow among the people. -
The Paris Peace Treaty of 1973
The United States officially pulled out of the Vietnam War by the Paris Peace Treaty, shaping the American Dream because many disagreed with America’s involvement in this war.
