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Forrest Gump
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Elvis Presley Goes to War
When Elvis was drafted into the army in 1958, he arrived at Fort Chaffee. There were many reporters there with pictures and recorders to post their articles. However, Elvis requested that he be treated the same as everyone else was even though he was a famous singer. "The Army can do anything it wants with me." He stated when he arrived in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Here's one of his songs:
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John F. Kennedy Assasination
As JFK was riding in the back of his limosine with his wife and the governor and his wife, he was fatally shot in the head. The governor was also heavily injured but later he recovered from his injuries. However Mr. Kennedy was not as lucky, as he died 30 minutes later. -
Gulf of Tonkin (Vietnam War)
In March 1965, Johnson made the decision to send U.S. combat forces into battle in Vietnam. By June, 82,000 combat troops were stationed in Vietnam, and military leaders wanted 175,000 more by the end of 1965 to shore up the struggling South Vietnamese army. -
Rallies in Richmond, California
A black, unarmed, 20-year-old man was shot and killed in North Richmond. The family then called the Black Panther Party for assistance. The BPP held rallies to inform the community on armed defense and how to protect yourself. -
1967 Vietnam Protest
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Chicago Eight Conspiracy Trial
Abbie Hoffman was arrested and tried for conspiracy and inciting to riot as a result of his role in anti-Vietnam War protests.They were met by a violent police response during the 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago.
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Apollo 11
The Apollo 11 was the first spaceflight to land 2 humans on the Moon. They were Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin.
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Ping Pong Diplomacy
On April 10, 1971, nine American players, four officials, and two spouses stepped across a bridge from Hong Kong to the Chinese mainland. They then spent their time during April 11–17 playing fun matches. They toured the Great Wall and watched a ballet after.
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Watergate Scandal
The Watergate scandal was a major political scandal that occurred in the United States during the early 1970s, following a break-in by five men at the Democratic National Committee (DNC) headquarters at the Watergate office complex in Washington, D.C. on June 17, 1972.
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Richard Nixon
Richard Milhous Nixon was the 37th President of the United States. He served from 1969 until 1974. He was the only president to ever resign from office. -
Apple Inc
Apple Computer Company was founded on April 1, 1976, by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak and Ronald Wayne. The company's first product was the Apple I, a computer designed and hand-built by Wozniak, and first shown to the public at the Homebrew Computer Club.
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"Bear" Bryant
Bear Bryant starred at end for the University of Alabama football team. After successful coaching at Maryland, Kentucky and Texas A&M, he won six championships over 25 years with Alabama, and retired with 323 wins in 1982.
