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Elvis Presley
At this point, "King" was coming into the music world with a full head of steam. Many people disproved of his music as it was seen as inappropriate, or as "colored" music. -
Vietnam Starts
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Black Panther Party
Rise of the black panther party is becoming more prominent. -
All-American Football Team
The all american football team travels to meet the president of the united states on this date. -
Assassination of Kennedy
On this date, President Kennedy was assassinated by Lee Harvey Oswald in Dallas -
Univ. Alabama
On this date, the Alabama national guard escorted the first African american students into the school. -
More Troops
It is around this time that the American presence is increased greatly in Vietnam. -
Robert Kennedy
On this day Robert Kennedy is killed. -
Hippie Movement
Hippie movement starts to gain mass followers, protesting the war, and wanting peace and to discover new ways to live -
Watergate
The scandal surrounding Nixon is finally brought to light, -
Hurricane Carmen
One of the biggest hurricanes in U.S. history strikes the southern coast at this time. -
Apple Computer
The first apple computer is created, starting a new wave in technology.