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Vietnam gaines independence over France
After France retook control of Vietnam, France lost control after being defeated by Vietnam forces -
The Suez Canal nationalialized
Due to the controversy over a private water way, the Suez Canal was nationalized. -
Alaska and Hawaii become a part of the United States
Alaska and Hawaii become the 49th and 50th of the United States -
John F. Kennedy elected President
John F. Kennedy becomes the 35th president of the United States -
Cuban Missile Crisis
The United States initiates a blockade of the Soviet Union in hopes to stop any missiles to reach Cuba and threaten America. -
President Kennedy is assassinated
President Kennedy is assassinated in Dallas, Tx. Lyndon B. Johnson becomes president. -
Civil Rights Act of 1964 enacted
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Vietnam War Begins
The United States enters the Vietnam War to help keep communist forces out of South Vietnam.