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U.S Enters Korean War.
The U.S sent troops to the Korean War in attempt to stop the spread of communism. This was towards the beginning of The Cold War. It was an example of the American containment policy. -
Buddy Holly Death
Buddy Holly was an American music icon in the 1950s. His death in a helicopter crash shocked many Americans, and inspired Don Mclean to write his hit song "American Pie." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uAsV5-Hv-7U -
Election of JFK
John F. Kennedy was elected to presidential office in 1960. He ran as a young, charismatic candidate who was very pro-civil rights. He was very progressive. -
John F. Kennedy Assassinated
On November 22nd, 1963, President John F. Kennedy was killed by a Lee Harvey Oswald. Oswald spent time in the USSR and hated American ideals. He shot Kennedy from the Texas School Book Depository building while Kennedy's motorcade travelled through Dallas, Texas. -
Lyndon Banes Johnson Assumes Presidency
Immediately after JFK was killed, LBJ assumed the office of The President of The United States. He did so on Air Force One, while Jackie Kennedy stood by him. He tried to continue JFK's legacy. -
Lee Harvey Killed.
Before Oswald could even be questioned about his actions on November 22nd, 1963, he was killed by famous night club owner, Jack Ruby. Although he was never interrogated before his death, Oswald is famous for his "I'm a patsy" line. The fact that he was never questioned is used as evidence to support some conspiracy theories. -
Start of U.S Involvement In Vietnam
As a continuation of the communist containment policy, The U.S sent troops to Vietnam to stop the North Vietnamese succeeding in a communist revolution. The U.S sent troops to aid the South Vietnamese fight the Viet Kong. -
David Miller Burning Draft Card
A revolution was started by David Miller in 1965 by being the first man to burn his draft card in protest. This movement was followed by many other men who opposed the draft, and was seen as an unprecedented protest during the Vietnam War. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mdatQO9XBMQ -
The Tet Offensive
The Tet Offensive was an offensive launched by the Viet Kong and North Vietnamese forces. There were attacks on over 100 towns across Vietnam, and these attacks resulted in the deaths of many American soldiers. Despite the fact that The Americans were able to hold off the Communist invasion, the news coverage of the attack resulted in even less civilian support for the war. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lZD4ezDbbu4 -
Siege of Khe Sanh
The Siege of Khe Sanh was especially controversial. Both sides claimed victory because of the unclear victor. The siege was very costly for both sides, but it decreased American support for the war even more. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CvwQmxLaknc -
Woodstock
Woodstock was a three day music festival held in New York. During these three days, progressive viewpoints were expressed, mostly having to do with the Vietnam War. Woodstock is seen as an event that changed the history of rock and roll and The United States as a whole. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-7Y0ekr-3So -
John Lennon Assassination
John Lennon was a lead singer of The Beatles. The Beatles were a British rock band that changed American music history, and had a global impact. Lennon's assassination took place after The Beatles broke up. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wl20NGS3VF8
