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Elvis Presley's Song reaches #1 on the US Billboard
Elvis Presley's famous song, Jailhouse Rock hit number one on the U.S. Billboard Top 100 Hits in 1957. Presely's number one hit accompanied the release of his motion picture, Jailhosue Rock. Elvis Presely's song made the list of Rock and Roll's Hall of Fame, songs that shaped rock and roll. -
Bear Bryant
Bear Bryant was the head coach of the Alabama Crimson Tide Football team from 1958 until 1982. He retired with a remembered record of 323 wins. He brought the Alabama Crimson Tide football team a total of six outstanding championship titles. He is known to be the best there ever was at the University of Alabama. -
Hippie Movement
The Hippie Movement lasted throughout the 60s and was a counter culture where people were classified as Hippie's and believed in peace and strongly opposed war. Hippie's were generally people with long hair, tie-dyed clothing, promoted the use of drugs, and believed in personal freedom and love. This movement was arranged to showcase how a lax life was overall better and more fun, hippie's believed in having no responsibilities and being careless. -
University of Alabama Integration
On June 11, 1963, Govenor George Wallace put his blockade to rest and allowed two african american students to enter into the University of Alabama. President John F. Kennedy announced that the University was going to be integrated and deployed Federal National Gaurd troops immediately. This was due to the Brown vs. Board of Education Supreme Court case.
Chapter 27: The Civil Rights Movement (1945-1975)
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Assassination of John F. Kennedy
President John F. Kennedy was assassined in Dallas, Texas on November 22, 1963. President Kennedy was killed as he was riding in a motorcade through downtown Dallas. JFK was murdered by Lee Harvey Oswald. Later after Oswald was caught, he was shot and killed by Jack Ruby.
Chapter 28: The Kennedy and Johnson Years (1960-1968)
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Assassination of Robert Kennedy
Robert Kennedy, brother of John F. Kennedy was assassinated on June 6, 1968 in Los Angeles, California. Robert Kennedy was a United States Senator and was walking through the doors of a hotel kitchen after his speech when he was killed. Kennedy was murdered by a Palestine immigrant, Sirhan Sirhan.
Chapter 29: The Vietnam War Era (1954-1975)
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Ping Pong Diplomacy
The Ping Pong Diplomacy began on April 6, 1971. This event is what initiated trade with China. The ping pong match was played between the United States and China. This Diplomacy lasted from April 6th until April 17th. -
Attempted Assassination of Governor Wallace
On May 15, 1972 Governor George Wallace faced a horrifying near death expierience when gunman, Arthur Bremer shot him five times. This scary situation although did not kill Governor Wallace, did leave him paralyzed and in a wheelchair after that. Three other civillians were also wounded during this assassination attempt. -
Watergate Scandal
The Watergate Scandal was due to the break-in on June 17, 1972 at DNC Headquarters. The scandal was all a result of dirty politics. Several burglers were arrested due to all of the break-ins. A political crisis that was further investigated by U.S. Congress and as a result, many conspiracy theories were brought up. -
Hurricane Carmen
Hurricane Carmen hit on August 29, 1974 and lasted until September 10, 1974. This hurricane was extremely destructive and very widespread. It was labeled as one of the most intense cyclones that hit during 1974 hurricane season. -
Creation of Apple Computers
Founder, Steve Jobs created the first Apple computer on April 1, 1976. The actual Apple Computer Inc. was not created until January 3, 1977 in California. Steve Jobs furthered his creation with the launch of the Macintosh computer line. -
Assassination of John Lennon
John Lennon was assassinated on December 8, 1980 in New York City, New York. John Lennon was walking home on the streets of New York when Mark David chapman shot him. Lennon was pronounced DOA when he arrived at the hospital.
