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Approval of the Birth Control Pill
It started a revolution. Women could pursue higher education without having to deal with unplanned pregnancy. -
Cuban Missile Crisis
The point at which nuclear war almost happened, it made the nation live in fear. -
Assassination of JFK
JFK was a young and almost perfect president for the 1960's. It shocked the country when he was killed. -
Civil Rights Act of 1964
Civil rights leader started using peaceful methods. The act was then signed which eliminated segregation and biased voting requirements. -
The Gulf of Tonkin Resolution
It allowed American participation in the war in Vietnam, it divided America because they did not want to participate. -
Assassination of MLK and Malcolm X
The assassination led left the civil rights movement without a leader. It took a while for the movement to start up again. -
Assassination of MLK and Malcolm X
The assassination led left the civil rights movement without a leader. It took a while for the movement to start up again. -
Tet Offensive
Vietnam soldier attacked there own capital. This lowered troop moral and the soldiers were disgusted. -
Democratic National Convention
Anti-War people rushed to Chicago to protest. There was a lot of violence. -
Apollo 11
It was a great victory in the space race for the U.S. The future of the country was brighter. -
WoodStock
A musical event that promoted freedom, love and free drug use. This event was three days and was not disrupted by the government.