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Vietnam War
On this day the United States went to war with Communist North Vietnam. This war started to help prevent the spread of Communism. It ended in the United States withdrawing from Vietnam and North Vietnam seizing the south and unifying the country. -
23rd Amendment Passed by Congress
On this day the 23rd amendment was passed by Congress. This amendment allowed citizens living in the District of Columbia to vote for presidential candidates. -
John F. Kennedy Elected as President
On this day John F. Kennedy won the election for president against Richard Nixon. He was a Democrat. He was assassinated in office. -
First American in Space
On this day Alan Shepard was the first American in space in the Freedom 7. -
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Cuban Missile Crisis
This was a naval blockade by the United States around Cuba because of the nuclear-armed Soviet missiles stationed in Cuba. -
Lyndon B. Johnson taking office as President
After the assassination of John F. Kennedy as Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson took office as President. He was a Democrat. -
24th Amendment Passed by Congress
On this day the 24th amendment was passed by Congress. This amendment banned any and all poll taxes in elections for federal officials. -
Richard M. Nixon Elected as President
On this day Richard M. Nixon won the election for president against Hubert Humphrey. He was a Republican. He resigned from office. -
First Man on the Moon
On this day Neil Armstrong was the first man and American to step foot on the moon. -
Gerald R. Ford Taking Office as President
After the Resignation of President Richard M. Nixon as Vice President Gerald R. Ford took office as President. He was a Republican.