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John F. Kennedy was elected to be president in ______
John F. Kennedy was elected to be president in ______
1960
Kennedy declared that America would put a man on the ______ by the end of the decade
Kennedy declared that America would put a man on the ______ by the end of the decade
moon
In 1962 the United States succeeded in sending John Glenn to orbit the ______
In 1962 the United States succeeded in sending John Glenn to orbit the ______
earth
In 1969 American achieved its goal as Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin landed on the ______
In 1969 American achieved its goal as Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin landed on the ______
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Radar, Television signals, Weather forecast accuracy, GPS were improved as a result of the ______ program
Radar, Television signals, Weather forecast accuracy, GPS were improved as a result of the ______ program
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In 1959, Cuba was overtaken by Fidel Castro who established communist rule and became allies with the ______ Union
In 1959, Cuba was overtaken by Fidel Castro who established communist rule and became allies with the ______ Union
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The spy plane located a nuclear war silo in Cuba that the Soviet Union planned to put ______ weapons in
The spy plane located a nuclear war silo in Cuba that the Soviet Union planned to put ______ weapons in
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In 1961 the U.S. led a coup to try and overthrow the regime using Cuban ______
In 1961 the U.S. led a coup to try and overthrow the regime using Cuban ______
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President Kennedy responded by placing a blockade around Cuba to prevent Soviet ships from delivering the ______
President Kennedy responded by placing a blockade around Cuba to prevent Soviet ships from delivering the ______
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The Bay of Pigs Invasion was a failure as the coup was quickly ended and the tension was greatly increased between the U.S. and ______
The Bay of Pigs Invasion was a failure as the coup was quickly ended and the tension was greatly increased between the U.S. and ______
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In 1962 a U.S. ______
In 1962 a U.S. ______
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The world nervously waited to see if the Soviet Union would give in to America or launch a ______ attack
The world nervously waited to see if the Soviet Union would give in to America or launch a ______ attack
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Crisis In 1962 a U.S. ______
Crisis In 1962 a U.S. ______
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JFK Assassination: In 1963, President Kennedy and his wife were traveling in a motorcade through ______
JFK Assassination: In 1963, President Kennedy and his wife were traveling in a motorcade through ______
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As the motorcade traveled through Dealey Plaza, shots rang out and JFK was shot and died later at ______ Hospital
As the motorcade traveled through Dealey Plaza, shots rang out and JFK was shot and died later at ______ Hospital
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Though dozens of conspiracies exist, the government convicted Lee Harvey Oswalt in the shooting and declared he acted ______
Though dozens of conspiracies exist, the government convicted Lee Harvey Oswalt in the shooting and declared he acted ______
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Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson took over as President after Kennedy’s assassination and passed legislation to help improve lives of Americans known as the ______ Society
Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson took over as President after Kennedy’s assassination and passed legislation to help improve lives of Americans known as the ______ Society
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Johnson was a supporter of the Civil Rights Movement and pushed the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of ______ through congress
Johnson was a supporter of the Civil Rights Movement and pushed the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of ______ through congress
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The Women’s Liberation Movement worked to help women gain better equality in education and employment opportunities, and the National Organization for Women (NOW) was cofounded by Betty Friedan that worked for employment ______
The Women’s Liberation Movement worked to help women gain better equality in education and employment opportunities, and the National Organization for Women (NOW) was cofounded by Betty Friedan that worked for employment ______
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The Supreme Court ruled in Roe v. Wade that a woman had a legal right to terminate a pregnancy in its first three ______
The Supreme Court ruled in Roe v. Wade that a woman had a legal right to terminate a pregnancy in its first three ______
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Cesar Chavez formed United Farm Workers to get better labor conditions and pay for migrant ______
Cesar Chavez formed United Farm Workers to get better labor conditions and pay for migrant ______
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Chicano Mural Movement was a means to galvanize community pride through the creation of hundreds of Chicano ______
Chicano Mural Movement was a means to galvanize community pride through the creation of hundreds of Chicano ______
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The Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibited discrimination against American Indians, but many felt the law did not do enough to ensure their ______ treatment
The Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibited discrimination against American Indians, but many felt the law did not do enough to ensure their ______ treatment
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Delgado v. Bastrop ISD ruled that segregation of Mexican-American children was ______
Delgado v. Bastrop ISD ruled that segregation of Mexican-American children was ______
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Tinker v. Des Moines ruled that students could wear a black armband to school to protest the ______
Tinker v. Des Moines ruled that students could wear a black armband to school to protest the ______
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The U.S. believed in Domino Theory, that if communism spread to South Vietnam, it would domino to neighboring countries in the ______
The U.S. believed in Domino Theory, that if communism spread to South Vietnam, it would domino to neighboring countries in the ______
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The 26th Amendment gave 18-year-olds the right to vote because they were old enough to fight in ______
The 26th Amendment gave 18-year-olds the right to vote because they were old enough to fight in ______
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Woodstock in 1969 was a rock and roll concert with over 400,000 'hippies' gathering in what has been labeled the hallmark event of the ______ movement
Woodstock in 1969 was a rock and roll concert with over 400,000 'hippies' gathering in what has been labeled the hallmark event of the ______ movement
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The credibility gap refers to the difference in how good the war was reported by the government and how bad the war was actually going as communicated from ______
The credibility gap refers to the difference in how good the war was reported by the government and how bad the war was actually going as communicated from ______
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In the policy of Vietnamization, the U.S. slowly turned the war over to South Vietnamese soldiers, and by 1973 the U.S. had withdrawn all ______
In the policy of Vietnamization, the U.S. slowly turned the war over to South Vietnamese soldiers, and by 1973 the U.S. had withdrawn all ______
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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated in Memphis, Tennessee in ______
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated in Memphis, Tennessee in ______
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The Supreme Court ruled in Roe v. Wade that a woman had a legal right to terminate a pregnancy in its first three ______
The Supreme Court ruled in Roe v. Wade that a woman had a legal right to terminate a pregnancy in its first three ______
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The Black Panthers believed that MLK’s non-violent approach was not bringing about enough change and that more should be ______
The Black Panthers believed that MLK’s non-violent approach was not bringing about enough change and that more should be ______
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In 1959, Cuba was overtaken by Fidel Castro who established communist rule and became allies with the ______ Union
In 1959, Cuba was overtaken by Fidel Castro who established communist rule and became allies with the ______ Union
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The Immigration Act of 1965 removed discriminatory laws that limited the immigration of people from certain ______
The Immigration Act of 1965 removed discriminatory laws that limited the immigration of people from certain ______
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The Women’s Liberation Movement worked to help women gain better equality in education and employment opportunities, and the National Organization for Women (NOW) was cofounded by Betty Friedan that worked for employment ______
The Women’s Liberation Movement worked to help women gain better equality in education and employment opportunities, and the National Organization for Women (NOW) was cofounded by Betty Friedan that worked for employment ______
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The Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965 were pushed through congress under President ______
The Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965 were pushed through congress under President ______
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President Kennedy responded by placing a blockade around Cuba to prevent Soviet ships from delivering the ______
President Kennedy responded by placing a blockade around Cuba to prevent Soviet ships from delivering the ______
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In 1962 a U.S. ______
In 1962 a U.S. ______
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The credibility gap refers to the difference in how good the war was reported by the government and how bad the war was actually going as communicated from ______
The credibility gap refers to the difference in how good the war was reported by the government and how bad the war was actually going as communicated from ______
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John F. Kennedy was elected to be president in ______
John F. Kennedy was elected to be president in ______
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The Space Program had trickle down effects as technology improved products: ______, Television signals, Weather forecast accuracy, GPS
The Space Program had trickle down effects as technology improved products: ______, Television signals, Weather forecast accuracy, GPS
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In 1962 the United States succeeded in sending John Glenn to orbit the ______
In 1962 the United States succeeded in sending John Glenn to orbit the ______
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The Bay of Pigs Invasion was a failure as the coup was quickly ended and the tension was greatly increased between the U.S. and ______
The Bay of Pigs Invasion was a failure as the coup was quickly ended and the tension was greatly increased between the U.S. and ______
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In 1959, Cuba was overtaken by Fidel Castro who established communist rule and became allies with the ______ Union
In 1959, Cuba was overtaken by Fidel Castro who established communist rule and became allies with the ______ Union
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In 1969 American achieved its goal as Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin landed on the ______
In 1969 American achieved its goal as Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin landed on the ______
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Kennedy declared that America would put a man on the ______ by the end of the decade
Kennedy declared that America would put a man on the ______ by the end of the decade
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The Women’s Liberation Movement worked to help women gain better equality in education and employment opportunities, and the National Organization for Women (NOW) was cofounded by Betty Friedan that worked for employment ______
The Women’s Liberation Movement worked to help women gain better equality in education and employment opportunities, and the National Organization for Women (NOW) was cofounded by Betty Friedan that worked for employment ______
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President Kennedy responded by placing a blockade around Cuba to prevent Soviet ships from delivering the ______
President Kennedy responded by placing a blockade around Cuba to prevent Soviet ships from delivering the ______
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The world nervously waited to see if the Soviet Union would give in to America or launch a ______ attack
The world nervously waited to see if the Soviet Union would give in to America or launch a ______ attack
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The Chicano Mural Movement was a means to galvanize community pride through the creation of hundreds of Chicano ______
The Chicano Mural Movement was a means to galvanize community pride through the creation of hundreds of Chicano ______
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The countercultural movement protested Vietnam, experimented with drug use, dressed outlandish, and had their own ______ music
The countercultural movement protested Vietnam, experimented with drug use, dressed outlandish, and had their own ______ music
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The JFK send supplies and military advisers to South Vietnam to try and prevent communism from ______
The JFK send supplies and military advisers to South Vietnam to try and prevent communism from ______
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American Indians created the American Indian Movement to get legislation that would provide equality and opportunities to American Indians in ______
American Indians created the American Indian Movement to get legislation that would provide equality and opportunities to American Indians in ______
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In 1968 North Vietnam launched the Tet Offensive which resulted in the capture of several cities in South ______
In 1968 North Vietnam launched the Tet Offensive which resulted in the capture of several cities in South ______
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The countercultural movement became leaders of the anti-war movement with thousands protesting across America and even 4 youth being killed in protest at Kent ______
The countercultural movement became leaders of the anti-war movement with thousands protesting across America and even 4 youth being killed in protest at Kent ______
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The U.S. believed in Domino Theory- that if communism spread to South Vietnam, it would domino to neighboring countries in the ______
The U.S. believed in Domino Theory- that if communism spread to South Vietnam, it would domino to neighboring countries in the ______
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The countercultural movement in the 1960s youth of America were developing their own cultural movement that opposed the main stream culture The countercultural movement protested Vietnam, experimented with drug use, dressed outlandish, and had their own ______ music
The countercultural movement in the 1960s youth of America were developing their own cultural movement that opposed the main stream culture The countercultural movement protested Vietnam, experimented with drug use, dressed outlandish, and had their own ______ music
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The U.S. continued to send more and more soldiers to Vietnam, yet the difficult war continued on The credibility gap is a term that refers to the difference in how good the war was going as reported by the government and how bad the war was actually going as communicated from ______
The U.S. continued to send more and more soldiers to Vietnam, yet the difficult war continued on The credibility gap is a term that refers to the difference in how good the war was going as reported by the government and how bad the war was actually going as communicated from ______
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In the policy of Vietnamization the U.S. slowly turned the war over to South Vietnamese soldiers and by 1973 the U.S. had withdrawn all ______
In the policy of Vietnamization the U.S. slowly turned the war over to South Vietnamese soldiers and by 1973 the U.S. had withdrawn all ______
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Who was the first American to orbit the Earth in 1962?
Who was the first American to orbit the Earth in 1962?
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Which two astronauts landed on the moon in 1969, achieving America's goal?
Which two astronauts landed on the moon in 1969, achieving America's goal?
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What event in 1961 led to increased tension between the U.S. and Communists?
What event in 1961 led to increased tension between the U.S. and Communists?
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Which president pushed through the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965?
Which president pushed through the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965?
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What movement aimed to help women gain better equality in education and employment opportunities?
What movement aimed to help women gain better equality in education and employment opportunities?
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What rock and roll concert in 1969 is considered a hallmark event of the countercultural movement?
What rock and roll concert in 1969 is considered a hallmark event of the countercultural movement?
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Which Supreme Court case ruled that a woman had the legal right to terminate a pregnancy in its first three months?
Which Supreme Court case ruled that a woman had the legal right to terminate a pregnancy in its first three months?
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Who was the leader of Cuba who established communist rule in 1959?
Who was the leader of Cuba who established communist rule in 1959?
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What movement protested the Vietnam War and experimented with drug use in the 1960s?
What movement protested the Vietnam War and experimented with drug use in the 1960s?
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What term refers to the difference in how the Vietnam War was reported by the government versus its actual situation?
What term refers to the difference in how the Vietnam War was reported by the government versus its actual situation?
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What was the purpose of the American Indian Movement?
What was the purpose of the American Indian Movement?
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Which court case ruled that Mexican Americans were entitled to the rights in the 14th Amendment?
Which court case ruled that Mexican Americans were entitled to the rights in the 14th Amendment?
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What event led to Roy Benavidez receiving the Congressional Medal of Honor?
What event led to Roy Benavidez receiving the Congressional Medal of Honor?
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What did the Countercultural Movement of the 1960s oppose?
What did the Countercultural Movement of the 1960s oppose?
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What did the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution grant the president?
What did the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution grant the president?
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What was significant about the 26th Amendment?
What was significant about the 26th Amendment?
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Which court case ruled that students could wear a black armband to protest the Vietnam War?
Which court case ruled that students could wear a black armband to protest the Vietnam War?
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What policy involved turning the Vietnam War over to South Vietnamese soldiers?
What policy involved turning the Vietnam War over to South Vietnamese soldiers?
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What musical genre symbolized the countercultural movement?
What musical genre symbolized the countercultural movement?
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What did the countercultural movement in the 1960s protest against?
What did the countercultural movement in the 1960s protest against?
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What event led President Kennedy to place a blockade around Cuba?
What event led President Kennedy to place a blockade around Cuba?
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Who was convicted by the government for the assassination of President Kennedy?
Who was convicted by the government for the assassination of President Kennedy?
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What significant legislation did President Johnson pass to improve the lives of Americans after Kennedy's assassination?
What significant legislation did President Johnson pass to improve the lives of Americans after Kennedy's assassination?
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Which movement aimed to help women gain better equality in education and employment opportunities?
Which movement aimed to help women gain better equality in education and employment opportunities?
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What Supreme Court case ruled that a woman had a legal right to terminate a pregnancy in its first three months?
What Supreme Court case ruled that a woman had a legal right to terminate a pregnancy in its first three months?
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Which civil rights leader was assassinated in 1968 triggering riots across multiple cities?
Which civil rights leader was assassinated in 1968 triggering riots across multiple cities?
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What organization did Cesar Chavez form to advocate for better labor conditions and pay for migrant workers?
What organization did Cesar Chavez form to advocate for better labor conditions and pay for migrant workers?
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What legislation aimed to provide equality and opportunities to American Indians?
What legislation aimed to provide equality and opportunities to American Indians?
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Name the policy where the U.S. slowly turned the Vietnam War over to South Vietnamese soldiers.
Name the policy where the U.S. slowly turned the Vietnam War over to South Vietnamese soldiers.
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What event led to the U.S. withdrawing all soldiers from Vietnam by 1973?
What event led to the U.S. withdrawing all soldiers from Vietnam by 1973?
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Study Notes
John F. Kennedy and the Space Program
- John F. Kennedy was elected president in 1960, ushering in a new era of American history
- Kennedy declared that America would put a man on the moon by the end of the decade, capturing the pioneering spirit of Americans
- In 1962, the United States succeeded in sending John Glenn to orbit the earth
- In 1969, American achieved its goal as Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin landed on the moon
- The space program had trickle-down effects, improving products: Radar, Television signals, Weather forecast accuracy, GPS
Bay of Pigs and Cuban Missile Crisis
- In 1959, Cuba was overtaken by Fidel Castro, establishing communist rule and becoming allies with the Soviet Union
- In 1961, the U.S. led a coup to try and overthrow the regime using Cuban exiles, but the Bay of Pigs Invasion was a failure
- In 1962, a U.S. spy plane located a nuclear war silo in Cuba, and President Kennedy responded by placing a blockade around Cuba to prevent Soviet ships from delivering the weapons
- The Soviet Union agreed to not place weapons in Cuba, preventing a nuclear attack
JFK Assassination and the Great Society
- In 1963, President Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas, and Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson took over as President
- Johnson passed legislation to help improve lives of Americans, known as the Great Society: HUD (affordable housing), Medicare (health insurance for seniors), Head Start (early childhood education), Job Corps (job opportunities for youth)
- Johnson also introduced affirmative action policies to increase African American enrollment in colleges and participation in businesses
Civil Rights and Women's Liberation
- Johnson was a supporter of the Civil Rights Movement and pushed the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965 through congress
- The Women's Liberation Movement worked to help women gain better equality in education and employment opportunities
- The National Organization for Women (NOW) was cofounded by Betty Friedan, working for employment opportunity
- Title IX prevented schools and universities from receiving federal funding if they discriminated based on sex
- Roe v. Wade ruled that a woman had a legal right to terminate a pregnancy in its first three months
African American Rights and Chicano Movement
- Although the Civil Rights and Voting Rights Acts had been passed, racism and discrimination still existed
- The Black Panthers believed that MLK's non-violent approach was not bringing about enough change, and the Black Muslims believed African Americans should start their own country and practice Islam
- Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated in 1968, triggering African American riots across multiple cities
- Mexican Americans also faced racism and discrimination, leading to the Chicano Movement, with leaders rising up to support Chicano rights
- Notable leaders included Hector P. Garcia, Cesar Chavez, and Dolores Huerta, working for Chicano farmer rights, women's rights, and environmental protection
Vietnam War and Countercultural Movement
- The communist country of North Vietnam had invaded the pro-Western country of South Vietnam, and the U.S. believed in the Domino Theory
- The Gulf of Tonkin Resolution gave the president military powers to stop North Vietnamese aggression, and Johnson used the resolution to send large numbers of troops to Vietnam
- The countercultural movement protested Vietnam, experimented with drug use, dressed outlandishly, and had their own rock and roll music
- The 26th Amendment gave 18-year-olds the right to vote because they were old enough to fight in war### Chicano Rights and the American Indian Movement
- Garcia, a WWII veteran, worked to prevent discrimination based on race
- Cesar Chavez formed the United Farm Workers to improve labor conditions and pay for migrant farm workers
- Dolores Huerta fought for Chicano farmer rights, women's rights, and environmental protection
- The Chicano Mural Movement saw hundreds of murals painted in Chicano neighborhoods, expressing pride in their culture and heritage
- American Indians also faced discrimination, leading to the creation of the American Indian Movement to promote equality and opportunities
Court Cases
- Delgado v. Bastrop ISD: ruled that segregation of Mexican-American children was illegal
- Hernandez v. Texas: ruled that Mexican Americans were a separate class and entitled to rights under the 14th Amendment
- Tinker v. Des Moines: students could wear a black armband to school to protest the Vietnam War
- Wisconsin v. Yoder: Amish children do not have to attend school after 8th grade due to differing state curriculum and Amish religious beliefs
The Vietnam War
- North Vietnam invaded South Vietnam, leading to US involvement to prevent the spread of communism
- The Gulf of Tonkin Resolution gave the president military powers to stop North Vietnamese aggression
- Roy Benavidez received the Congressional Medal of Honor for rescuing wounded men despite being wounded himself
- The Tet Offensive in 1968 saw North Vietnam capture several cities in South Vietnam
The Countercultural Movement
- Youth in America developed a cultural movement opposing mainstream culture
- The movement protested Vietnam, experimented with drug use, and had their own rock and roll music
- The 26th Amendment gave 18-year-olds the right to vote
- Woodstock was a hallmark event of the countercultural movement, featuring rock and roll music and protests
Anti-War Movement
- The US continued to send troops to Vietnam, despite the war's difficulties
- The credibility gap referred to the difference between government reports and actual war conditions
- The countercultural movement led the anti-war movement, with thousands protesting across America
- The US withdrew troops in 1973, and South Vietnam fell in 1975
John F. Kennedy and the Space Program
- John F. Kennedy was elected president in 1960, marking a new era in American history
- Kennedy declared that America would put a man on the moon by the end of the decade
- In 1962, the US succeeded in sending John Glenn to orbit the earth
- In 1969, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin landed on the moon
The Bay of Pigs and the Cuban Missile Crisis
- In 1961, the US-led Bay of Pigs Invasion failed to overthrow Fidel Castro's regime in Cuba
- In 1962, a US spy plane detected a nuclear war silo in Cuba, leading to a blockade and a standoff with the Soviet Union
JFK Assassination and the Great Society
- In 1963, President Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas, Texas
- Lee Harvey Oswald acted alone in the shooting, according to the government
- Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson took over as president and introduced the Great Society reforms:
- HUD: affordable housing
- Medicare: health insurance for seniors
- Head Start: early childhood education
- Job Corps: job opportunities for youth
- Johnson supported the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965
Women's Liberation Movement and Roe v. Wade
- The Women's Liberation Movement worked to improve education and employment opportunities for women
- The National Organization for Women (NOW) was cofounded by Betty Friedan
- Title IX prevented schools and universities from receiving federal funding if they discriminated based on sex
- The Supreme Court ruled in Roe v. Wade that a woman had a legal right to terminate a pregnancy in its first three months
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Test your knowledge on the impact of John F. Kennedy's presidency and the American Space Program during the 1960s. Learn about Kennedy's vision for space exploration and the significant achievements of the United States in this era.
