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Ku Klux Klan (revival)
This group of people consisted mainly of white southerners who deemed any other race or religion besides their own as inferior. These members were also extreme nativists and resisted any kind of immigration into the United States, which was a big occurrence during this time period. The organization held rallies, protests, and marches, and often used violence as a way to allow their messages to be heard. http://www.history.com/topics/ku-klux-klan/videos -
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Vietnam War
This war represented the deep and ongoing conflicts among countries over the ideals of Communism. It specifically involved the Communist government of North Vietnam working against the powers of South Vietnam, with the U.S. as its main ally. The war ended with the taking over of both regions by North Vietnam. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gPjtt8_WRi4 -
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The Hippie Movement
This movement began in the mid-1960's, and represented people who challenged the norms of society, and who created a type of counterculture. These people protested continued involvement in the Vietnam War, and held many rallies and marches which embodied the fight for peace. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BqnaiWAQyQk -
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Elvis Presley
A former army veteran, Elvis was an insanely famous rock and roll star throughout the 1960's-70's. His style broke through many racial barriers, by reaching and inspiring a wide range of people. He revolutionized the music industry for years to come. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JRpVBTVlQSI -
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Cuban Missile Crisis
This began when the Soviet Union began supplying Cuba with nuclear weapons. This angered the United States, and led to a 13-day confrontation between the two superpowers. It was the closest two nations ever came to nuclear war. It ended with no harm done and an agreement between the two. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XbKCyQn5oTc -
Assassination of John F. Kennedy
Kennedy was assassinated towards the end of his term of presidency by Lee Harvey Oswald, an ex-marine and Marxist. The nation deeply grieved Kennedy's death, with many disappointed that the young President was not able to carry out and complete many things on his well-liked political agenda. -
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The Great Society
This describes the set of programs designed by Lyndon B. Johnson in order to reduce the amount of poverty and injustice in the U.S. The programs included educational, medical, and transportation funding. Johnson had goals of creating an all-equal society. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kx0K637mBVE -
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The Black Panther Party
This political organization was founded in the mid-1960's, and confronted the issues surrounding police brutality against African American communities. Members held marches, protests, and rallies, with many ending up turning quite violent. The organization advocated for the putting of more people of color into office, and finding more of a voice in the political world. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/power-to-the-people-the-rise-of-the-black-panthers/ -
First Moon Landing
On this very date, Neil Armstrong became the first man to ever set foot on the moon. He and the Apollo 11 crew collected samples and took pictures of the surface to bring back to Earth, as well as planted an American flag. These astronauts set the stage for many later astronauts who followed in their footsteps. -
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Breakout of HIV & AIDS
In 1981, a illness known as PCP became prevalent among many gay men in the United States. It was later discovered that the disease was sexually transmitted, and had been increasingly reported as AIDS in other European countries. Over the next few years, doctors and professionals worked to understand the cause and symptoms of HIV and AIDS, with many people suffering from it all around the globe. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/was-first-major-news-article-hivaids-180963913/ -
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Ping-pong Diplomacy
Ping-pong diplomacy refers to the ongoing tennis matches between the U.S. and China in the early 1970's. The series of matches loosened tensions between the two nations and eventually lead to a visit by President Nixon to Beijing to smooth over and better any diplomatic or economic tensions between the two. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G1p78BXVIfU -
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Watergate Scandal
This incident describes the illegal activities of President Nixon and his staff throughout his terms of presidency. Reports state that Nixon had given orders to some of his men to bug phone lines and steal documents from members of the opposing Democratic Party. This was in attempt to undermine their strategies and win the upcoming reelection. Nixon later resigned with knowledge that he'd sooner or later be impeached. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vDgDYMcFwHA
