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Assassination of Civil Rights leaders
It was important because many influencers were gone which left people to stand up on their own without someone to lead them. -
Cuban Missile Crisis
This was important because it added to the constantly growing tension between the United States and the Soviet Union. -
The Gulf of Tonkin Resolution
it was important because it gave the U.S. the power to help an Southeast Asian country affected by communism. -
Woodstock
It was important because it changed the way we listen to music in current day, and we appreciate it more now. -
Democratic National Convention of 1968
This was important because its main function was to find a democratic candidate to run in office, and they were successful. -
FDA approval of birth control
This was important because it gave woman the right to feel like they had control over their future and they could void unplanned pregnancy. -
Apollo 11 landing on the moon
This was important because it was the first time man had ever landed on moon, and it kick started a series of technological advancements. -
The Tet offensive
This was important because it showed Americans why they should not support war, and many americans mind's were changed after this event. -
Civil Rights Act of 1964
this was important because it was the biggest step taken at that time to put an end to segregation. -
JFK's assassination
This was important because JFK proved time and time again to be a worthy president and he had led us through some very hard times, yet he lost his life at far too young of an age.