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Ku Klux Klan
The KKK is an organization of white members that dress in white robes and cone masks. They are known for the torture, lynching and killing of mainly African Americans and other immigrants. During the civil rights movement they committed many violent crimes like bombing of schools, homes and African American facilities. -
The Vietnam War
The Vietnam war started on November 1, 1955 and ended on April 30, 1973. The War was fought (after WW2) because North Vietnam wanted to establish a communist government and South Vietnam(also know as Vietcong) did not. The United States allied with the South because Presidents Eisenhower, Kennedy and Johnson were afraid to lose Vietnam to communism. Unfortunately the war became to much and the united states officially withdrew with the signing of the Paris Peace Accords. -
Integration on Schools in Alabama
Governor George Wallace of Alabama refused to desegregate schools after case ruling of Brown V Board of education. President JFK sent troops down to the University of Alabama to force him to integrate the school. The next day on the 11th of June he had no choice but to listen to the federal order. Wallace allowed two A.A students to attend the University(Vivian Malone and James A.Hood) [http://www.history.com/topics/black-history/civil-rights-movement/videos/george-wallace-opposes-integration] -
JFK Murdered
President John F. Kennedy was the 35th President of the United States. His presidency is known for the Cuban Missile Crisis and he also was a supporter of the civil right movement. He was assassinated in 1963 while in Dallas, Texas. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uw0CHiPpy0o] -
Black Panther Party
The Black Panther Party was founded in 1966 Oakland, California. It was heavily involved in the black power movement and supported things such as ending police brutality and finding fairness and justice for African Americans. They also did not enforce violence but self defense. Popular Civil Rights Activist like Stokely Carmichael supported the Black Panther Party and popularized the term black power. [ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tMnE8oX6_Ws ] -
Robert Kennedy Murdered
Robert Kennedy was former president John F. Kennedy's brother. He was a democratic presidential candidate and was assassinated after one of his speeches in California because of his strong support for the civil rights movement. He never became president. -
America Makes it to space
Because of the involvement of the space race between Russia and United States , President JFK set a challenge for the U.S. to put a man on the moon before the decade was over. In retaliation of the Soviet Union launching the first manned space flight, NASA sends John Glen into orbit in 1962. Neil Armstrong becomes the first man to walk on the moon in 1969. -
Watergate Scandal
The Watergate Scandal was a plan that officials loyal to president Nixon involved in the wiretapping of phones at the democratic national committee headquarters. The attempt failed and many people were arrested. Nixon later resigned before being impeached by the government. -
Gerald Ford Assassination Attempt
Gerald ford was the 38th President of the United States .Lynette Fromme attempted to kill President Gerald Ford in sacramento, California because she wanted to make a statement about environmental destructive business. 17 days later President Ford had a second assassination attempt on September 22, 1975. -
Ronald Reagan Assassination Attempt
President Reagan was the 40th President of the United States. The attempt happened at the Washington Hotel in Washington, D.C. The president was shot by John Hinckely Jr but the shot didn't kill him. Hinckely attempt was caused by his obsession of Actress Jodie Foster to impress her.
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Persian Gulf War
Saddam Hussein invaded Kuwait and Saudi Arabia. This was important to the united states and president bush because we relay on them for oil. Saddam didn't withdraw and the war was a quick 42 days. -
James Forman
James Forman was a civil rights activist and one for the leaders of the Student Non-Violent Coordinate Committee (SNCC). He founded the non-profit Unemployment and Poverty Action Committee. He also played a hand in freedom rides.
