Forrest Gump Timeline Project

By dorepatrice

  • Enters Vietnam War

    Enters Vietnam War
    U.S. enters into the Vietnam War. Was a very controversial war. As Americans were dying everyday, broadcasted on national television.
    Video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oePgz_ocEc0

  • Elvis Presley "Hound Dog"

    Elvis Presley "Hound Dog"
    The song "Hound Dog" was sung by Elvis Presley. Who use "provocative" moves in the 60's by moving his hips when dancing. In the movie Presley is seen taking this dance move from a young Gump, which Presley later uses in performance. Forever changing performance by artist.
    Video:https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=elvis+presley+hound+dog+video&&view=detail&mid=BC043A6F147F76B0F154BC043A6F147F76B0F154&FORM=VRDGAR

  • Desegregation of University of Alabama

    Desegregation of University of Alabama
    University of Alabama is desegregated. John F. Kennedy sends federalized National Guard troops. To protect the students entering.
    Video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QF_3LW8lGP4

  • President John F. Kennedy Assasinated

    President John F. Kennedy Assasinated
    John F. Kennedy is assassinated in Dallas, Texas. Where he was driving by waving onlookers. Later on dying in the hospital.
    Video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JvSP1TVTvN0

  • Robert F. Kennedy Assassinated

    Robert F. Kennedy Assassinated
    Brother to John F. Kennedy. Was assassinated like his brother. He was running for Presidential election.

  • Moon Landing

    Moon Landing
    The U.S. lands on the moon 1969. Reaching John F. Kennedys role of landing in the decade of the 60's. Being the first manned mission to land on the moon.
    Video:http://www.cnn.com/videos/us/2014/07/15/landing-on-the-moon-engineers-reflect.cnn

  • Goes to China w/ US Ping Pong Team

    Goes to China w/ US Ping Pong Team
    Beginning of friendlier relation with the U.S. and China. As tension began to ease with both countries. As they were the first Americans to visit China.
    Video:http://www.history.com/speeches/ping-pong-diplomacy-in-china

  • Watergate Scandal

    Watergate Scandal
    A major political scandal. In which President Nixon is involved when the Democratic National Committee headquarters at the Watergate office complex in Washington, D.C. are broken into. Where files and recordings are found in which Nixon's administration attempt to cover up its involvement.

  • Nixon Resigns Presidency

    Nixon Resigns Presidency
    Nixon resigns as President. After the Watergate scandal. Before he can be impeached.

  • Hurricane Carmen

    Hurricane Carmen
    Hurricane Carmen strikes in the south. Destroying the sea industry. With neighborhoods left in destruction.

  • Invests in Apple Computers

    Invests in Apple Computers
    Invest into the company apple. Worth lots of profit if invested in the company. Becoming a technology giant.

  • HIV/AIDS Outbreak

    HIV/AIDS Outbreak
    Outbreak of HIV/AIDS. As many are becoming sick. Numerous people died as not much was known about the disease.