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American History
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Joseph McCarthy
Joseph McCarthy was a first term senator from Wisconsin who had won an election in 1946 after a campaign in which he criticized his opponent’s failure to enlist during World War II while emphasizing his own wartime heroics. McCarthyism is the practice of making accusations of subversion or treason without proper regard for evidence. -
Korean War
Nothern Korea becomes communist and wants to spread communism towards the south. United States dosen't like communism so they decided to defend South Korea by going to war with North Korea. -
United States v England 1950 FIFA World Cup
The United States men's soccer team defeated England 1–0 on 29 June 1950, in a group match of the 1950 FIFA World Cup at Estádio Independência in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. The result is notable as one of the biggest shocks in the tournament's history Before the game, England were heavy favorites against a hastily assembled U.S. team, which was composed of part-time players. The game's only goal was scored by the U.S.'s Haitian-born centre forward Joe Gaetjens. -
The Cold War (1950-1953)
The Cold war was a war between the Communist and non-Communist forces of Korea. The North Korean troops invaded South Korea the 25th of June. America stepped in two days later after President Truman sent American troops withouts congress' aproval. And after three years of fighting The Armistice agreement was signed in July 27 of 1953. -
Civil Rights Movement
Jan 1 1952
Civil Rights Movement The African-American Civil Rights Movement or 1960s Civil Rights Movement encompasses social movements in the United States whose goals were to end racial segregation and discrimination against black Americans and to secure legal recognition and federal protection of the citizenship rights enumerated in the Constitution and federal law. (Couldn't find an exact date) -
Brown vs. Board of education
Ended legal segregation in public schools. When the people agreed go be plaintiffs in the case , they never knew they would change history. -
Civil Rights Movement
African Americans fought for there civil rights. Passive or Aggresive -
Disneyland
Disneyland Park, originally Disneyland, is the first of two theme parks built at the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California, opened on July 17, 1955. It is the only theme park designed and built under the direct supervision of Walt Disney. It was originally the only attraction on the property; its name was changed to Disneyland Park to distinguish it from the expanding complex in the 1990s. -
Rosa Parks
Was an African American activist. United States congress called her "The first lady of civil rights" and "The mother of the freedom movement ". -
Vietnam War
The Vietnam war was a war between North Vietnam (supported by the Soviet Union, China, and other Communist allies) and South Vietnam (supported by the United States, and other anti-Communist allies), that occured in Vietnam,Laos, and Cambodia. After fighting for 19 years 5 months 4 weeks and 1 day all parties signed an agreement and the war ended. -
civil rights movement
The African American Civil Rights Movement or 1960s Civil Rights movement focusses on fighting for the rights to African Americans. This may include marches, strikes, riots and speeaches by civil rights leader such as Malcom X and Martin Luther King. -
Cold war ends
Mostly about threats, technology advancement, and nuclear detonation. Contains the space race. The end of the war almost started a nuclear war between America and The Soviet Union. -
Wilt Chamberlain's 100-point game
Wilt Chamberlain set the single-game scoring record in the National Basketball Association (NBA) by scoring 100 points for the Philadelphia Warriors in a 169–147 win over the New York Knicks on March 2, 1962, at Hershey Sports Arena in Hershey, Pennsylvania. It is widely considered one of the greatest records in basketball. Chamberlain set five other league records that game including most free throws made, a notable achievement for the poor free throw shooter. -
MLK.jr "I had a dream speach"
MLK. jr Gave his "i had a dream" speach which explained civil rights -
Lynon B. Johnson
In the 1960 campaign, Lyndon was elected vice president as John F. Kennedy runhinged mate. Johnson took Kennedy's place becoming 36 president. -
Nike Brand
Was originally known as Blue Ribbon Sports..Founded in university of Oregon by track athlete Philip Knight and his coach Bill Bowerman. -
Vietnam War Protests
The movement against U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War began small among peace activists and leftist intellectuals on college campuses but gained national prominence in 1965, after the United States began bombing North Vietnam in earnest. -
MLK Assassination
MLK was shot and killed in menphis tenn. -
Assasination of Robert F. Kennedy
Robert F. Kennedy brother of former president John F. Kennedy was shot June 5th 1968 as he walked around in the kitchen of the Ambassador Hotel and died 26 hours later at the Good Samaritain Hospital. -
First men on the moon
Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin. become the first men on the Moon -
Jackson5/Jackson mania
"I want you back"topped billboard hot 100 . Jackson 5 also released two other very popular singles that were#1 "ABC" and "the love you save". -
Kent state shooting
4 students were shot and killed by national gaurds during a anit-war protest -
Ping Pong Diplomacy
This was for relaxation of tensions between China and the u.s . Nixon wanted the u.s to solve problems between China because of fear of loosing trade. -
26th Amendment
On March 23, 1971 a proposal to extend the right to vote to citizens eighteen years of age and older was adopted by both houses of Congress and sent to the states for ratification. The amendment became part of the Constitution on July 1, 1971, three months and eight days after the amendment was submitted to the states for ratification, making this amendment the quickest to be ratified. -
Watergate
President Nixion resigns before he faces impeachment due to the government finding out about his plan to phone tap the opposing political opponents. -
Panama canal
President Carter signs treaty to turn control of Panama Canal over to Panama on Dec. 31 1999 -
HIV/AIDS
no spacific date. Hiv started getting noticed in the united states in the 1980s. But in 1981 it was United States became the first country to officially recognise hiv -
Space shuttle Challenger explodes
Challenger explodes killing all seven crew members -
George H. W. Bush
George H. W. Bush is inaugurated as the 41st president (Jan. 20). Oil tanker Exxon Valdez runs aground in Prince William Sound, spilling more than 10 million gallons of oil (March 24). It is the largest oil spill in U.S. history. President Bush signs legislation to provide for federal bailout of nearly 800 insolvent savings and loan institutions (Aug. 9). U.S. forces invade Panama in an attempt to capture Gen. Manuel Noriega, who previously had been indicted in the U.S. on drug trafficking charg -
Hubble Space Telescope
The Hubble Space Telescope is a space telescope that was launched into low Earth orbit in 1990, and remains in operation. With a 2.4-meter mirror, Hubble's four main instruments observe in the near ultraviolet, visible, and near infrared spectra. The telescope is named after the astronomer Edwin Hubble.
