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Vietnam War: Forrest Gump
The Vietnam war was one of the most controversial armed conflicts during the 20th century. Most people were against the war because they believed that they were being sent to their death. During Forrest Gump, Forrest enlisted in the Vietnam war. He survived and his friend Bubba didn't. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3GElkwcKNek “Historical References in the Movie.” Forrest Gump, forestgumpapush.weebly.com/historical-references-in-the-movie.html. -
Watergate Scandal: Forrest Gump
President Nixon was the president during the time of the Watergate Scandal. The Watergate Scandal was a political scandal in the 70s it was a break in of the Democratic National Committee headquarters in the Watergate Office Complex. During the movie Forrest is staying in the Watergate Hotel and he sees flashlights & calls Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6BnfR7_Fu-g “Historical References in the Movie.” Forrest Gump, forestgumpapush.weebly.com/historical-references-in-the-movie.html. -
Terror at the Olympics
The summer Olympics were in a hostage crisis. Two Israeli athletes had been killed and nine had been taken hostage by the members of the group Black September. They were demanding the release of political prisoners by the Israeli government. Many hours later, all nine hostages, five terrorist and one police officer were dead. “70 Historic Moments from the 1970s.” CNN, Cable News Network, 17 Aug. 2015, www.cnn.com/2015/05/21/world/gallery/70-historic-moments-from-the-1970s/index.html. -
Apple Computer
When the apple computer came out it was very helpful to the society. The computer helped with students, businesses, and just everything in general. The first apple computer looks nothing like what it does today. But that may be a good thing because sometimes I feel living in the 50s-80s would be much better than living during this time period today. “Historical References in the Movie.” Forrest Gump, forestgumpapush.weebly.com/historical-references-in-the-movie.html. -
AIDS: Forrest Fump
AIDS is a very bad disease that is not curable. During Forrest Gump Jenny tells Forrest that she had them and that the doctors told her she couldn't get better. Later in the movie Jenny dies because she was so sick. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ISJ0VsnCvDo “What Are All of the Historical Events in the Movie ‘Forrest Gump’?” Quora, The Great Courses Plus, 3 Dec. 2015, www.quora.com/What-are-all-of-the-historical-events-in-the-movie-Forrest-Gump -
Ronald Reagan's Attempt Assassination
Ronald Reagan had only been in office for 100 days when an unsuccessful assassination was made on his life. Reagan survived being shot. He also appointed Sandra Day O'Connor as the first female Supreme Court Justice later in that year. Rosenberg, Jennifer. “A Lot Happened During the 1980s.” ThoughtCo, www.thoughtco.com/1980s-timeline-1779955. -
Hippie Movement
The Hippie movement was a very big movement during the 80s. During the movie Forrest had to give a speech at one of their "get togethers". The microphone went out and no one heard his speech. At the end of his speech Jenny came out from the crowd yelling his name. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NcOTZeZ3_40 “Historical Events from 50s-90s and Forrest Gump Timeline.” Timetoast, Jada N., 2007, www.timetoast.com/timelines/historical-events-from-50s-90s-and-forrest-gump. -
Pop Culture
Pop culture was coming out during the 80's and it was popping into people's homes. Everyone was listening to new songs and watching new movies. Specifically, George Michael's new song "Faith" and the new movie "Dirty Dancing". Rosenberg, Jennifer. “A Lot Happened During the 1980s.” ThoughtCo, www.thoughtco.com/1980s-timeline-1779955. -
George H. W. Bush
George H. W. Bush was inaugurated to be president on January 20, 1989. The U.S. would change because they were getting a new president and would have "new" rules, different beliefs, etc. Rosenberg, Jennifer. “A Lot Happened During the 1980s.” ThoughtCo, www.thoughtco.com/1980s-timeline-1779955. -
Hurricane Hugo
The hurricane was definitely at bad one. They had rated it to be a 5 hurricane. It left many people without homes and destroyed many farmers crops. The whole place where the hurricane hit was destroyed with water and other damage. [NULL]. “1989- Hurricane Hugo.” Hurricanes: Science and Society: Home, www.hurricanescience.org/history/storms/1980s/hugo/.
