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Newport Jazz Festival
The Newport Jazz Festival was established in 1854 and is one of the oldest jazz festivals in the world. it played a crucial role in popular riding jazz. It contributed to the acceptance of jazz as a form of art. -
Nixon-Kennedy Debates (1st on Television)
The Nixon-Kennedy Debates were the first televised presidential debate. The debate shifted how presidential campaigns were conducted due to the power of television. -
The Assassination of John F. Kennedy
Kennedy was assassinated (shot) as he rode in a car through Dealey Plaza in downtown Dallas, Texas. He was fatally shot from the nearby Texas School Book Depository by Lee Harvey Oswald. His death also brought an end to his supporters sense of optimism about the future of the country. -
The Beatles Appear for the first time on the Ed Sullivan Show
The Beatles appearing on the Ed Sullivan Show marked a cultural milestone in which an estimated 70 million viewers reached. Their performance influenced fashion, music, and youth culture. -
The Gulf of Tonkin Resolution
The Gulf of Tonkin Resolution was passed by U.S. Congress which authorized President Lyndon B. Johnson to escalate the US military involvement in the Vietnam war. It gave the president more power to conduct military operations. -
Operation Rolling Thunder
Operation Rolling Thunder was a bombing campaign conducted by the US against North Vietnam. The operation intensified anti-war operations. -
March on the Pentagon
The March on the Pentagon occurred during the Vietnam war when thousands of protesters gathered in Washington, D.C., to protest war. The march remains a symbol of anti-war movements. -
My Lai Massacre
US troops massacred hundreds of unarmed Vietnamese civilians—including women, children, and elderly people—in the village of My Lai. The massacre shocked the world and deepened the hate for the war. -
Riots at the Chicago Democratic Convention
Violent riots erupted between protesters and police outside the DNC in Chicago in 1968. it highlighted deep divisions in american society. -
Woodstock
Woodstock was a music festival held in august of 1969. it became an attraction that gathered over 400,000 people. It symbolized the ideals of the hippie movement and advocating for peace, love, and social changes. -
Chicago 8 Trial
The Chicago 8 Trial involved activists charged with conspiracy and inciting to riot during the DNC protests. this trial served as a clash between counterculture and government. the trial highlighted issues of free speech. -
Kent State Protests
The Kent State Protests occurred in 1970 where National Guard troops killed four students and wounded 9 others during a protest against the Vietnam war at Kent Dtate University. This incident shocked the nation and fueled anti-war demonstrations and led to widespread protests among college campuses. -
The Beatles Break Up
The Beatles, one of the most influential bands in music history, broke up in 1970. The breakup marked the end of an era by signaling the end of the 1960’s counterculture movements. -
Roe vs. Wade
Roe vs. Wade was a Supreme Court case which legalized abortions nationwide. It sparked intense debate on both sides of the issue, which shaped legal battles for decades to come.