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The U.S. had missiles in Turkey that were a part of the Cold War tensions.

A 1962 confrontation between the U.S. and the Soviet Union over Soviet missiles placed in Cuba.

Kennedy ordered the U.S. Navy to stop and search vessels going to Cuba to stop the transport of Soviet offensive weapons.

Khrushchev backed down, removing missiles and reducing military presence in Cuba.

Kennedy promised not to invade Cuba.

Later, the U.S. removed its missiles from Turkey.

A barrier built by East Germany to separate West Berlin from East Berlin and East Germany.

A failed U.S.-organized invasion attempt to overthrow Fidel Castro in Cuba.

A failed attempt by Cuban exiles, supported by the U.S., to overthrow Fidel Castro's Cuban government.

U.S. President during the Bay of Pigs Invasion and Cuban Missile Crisis.

The opposing superpower during the Cuban Missile Crisis.

South Vietnamese leader during the early Vietnam War.

The communist group operating in South Vietnam.

A long and costly war in Southeast Asia.

A nationwide election in Vietnam scheduled for 1956 but cancelled by Ngo Dinh Diem.

Organized efforts by black and white activists to test federal regulations prohibiting segregation in interstate transportation.

Freedom Riders faced violent attacks by groups in Birmingham, Alabama.

Travel between different states.

A movement where some African Americans sought complete separation from white society.

Leader of the Black Muslim movement.

Prominent Black Muslim leader advocating separatism.

Growing frustration amongst Southern blacks with the slow pace of change and non-violent approaches to segregation.

Strategy of nonviolent resistance advocated by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.,

A program created during the Great Society era that aimed to train unemployed individuals and provide financial aid to small businesses in poverty-stricken areas.

Local initiatives funded by the Great Society to address poverty in specific areas.

Lyndon B. Johnson ran for president in 1964, capitalizing on his civil rights advocacy, economic policies, and the popularity of his 'War on Poverty' programs. He won a landslide victory, securing over 61% of the popular vote.

Johnson's commitment to civil rights garnered him wide support from the African American community.

Johnson's tax policies attracted support from the wealthy and corporations.

Johnson's 'War on Poverty' resonated with labor unions and traditional Democratic voters.

Despite his liberal stance on race, Johnson's southern roots appealed to many white Southerners.

Johnson's victory was overwhelming, with him securing a majority of the popular vote and winning all but a few southern states.

These riots occurred in the 1960s and were often focused on the poor conditions of marginalized communities. They were a symbol of the simmering resentment towards systemic racism and a reflection of the frustration of the Black community.

This movement arose in the 1960s and promoted self-determination and racial pride among Black people. Its focus on self-reliance and separation from white society led to the formation of groups like the Black Panthers.

A revolutionary group that emerged in the 1960s. They advocated for Black empowerment through self-defense, community organizing, and the establishment of independent institutions.

This countercultural movement of the 1950s rejected traditional societal values and embraced alternative lifestyles. Writers like Jack Kerouac and Allen Ginsberg expressed their critiques of materialism and conformity through literature.

This countercultural group emerged in the 1960s, known for their embrace of pacifism, psychedelic drugs, and a rejection of mainstream consumerism. They sought alternative ways of living, often in communes, and advocated for peace and social change.

The rise of Black Power Advocacy was fueled by the persistence of segregation and discrimination, the growing frustrations of the Civil Rights Movement, and the emergence of new political and social consciousness. Key factors included the disappointment with the pace of racial progress, the growing awareness of systemic racism, and the desire for self-determination.

The Beats of the 1950s, while critical of conformity and materialism, were generally disengaged from activism. They sought personal liberation through artistic expression and nonconforming lifestyle. In contrast, the Hippies of the 1960s, drawing from the Beat ethos, embraced activism, campaigning for peace, social change, and environmentalism. They sought to overturn dominant social norms through collective action.

A series of surprise attacks launched by the Viet Cong and North Vietnamese forces against South Vietnamese cities and military bases during the Lunar New Year (Tet). Although initially successful, the Tet Offensive ultimately failed to achieve its objectives and led to a shift in public opinion against the Vietnam War.

Despite being a military defeat for the Communists, the Tet Offensive had a significant psychological impact on both South Vietnam and the United States. The American people, who had been previously optimistic about the war effort, were shocked by the North Vietnamese forces' capability and determination, leading to widespread disillusionment and anti-war sentiments.

A Democratic Senator from Minnesota who challenged incumbent President Lyndon B. Johnson in the 1968 presidential primaries. McCarthy's anti-war stance gained him significant support, especially among younger voters, and he unexpectedly won the New Hampshire primary, forcing Johnson to reconsider his re-election bid.

After McCarthy's success in New Hampshire, Senator Robert F. Kennedy, brother of the assassinated President John F. Kennedy, announced his own candidacy for the Democratic nomination. Kennedy's entry into the race further divided the Democratic party and fueled public debate about the Vietnam War.

In the wake of the Tet Offensive and growing anti-war sentiment, President Lyndon B. Johnson announced that he would not seek re-election in 1968. Johnson's decision marked a turning point in the war and the political landscape, opening the door for new candidates and a more intense debate about the war's future.

Vice President Hubert Humphrey, Johnson's chosen successor, campaigned on a platform of continuing the war effort but also emphasizing a commitment to peace negotiations. However, his close association with Johnson and the war made it difficult for him to win over anti-war voters who favored McCarthy or Kennedy.

Richard Nixon, who had lost the presidential election of 1960 to John F. Kennedy, emerged as the Republican nominee in 1968. Nixon ran on a platform of law and order and promised to bring an end to the Vietnam War, resonating with voters weary of the war and the social unrest of the time.

Nixon chose Spiro Agnew, the Governor of Maryland, as his running mate in the 1968 election. Agnew, a conservative Republican, was seen as a strong voice against the counterculture and social unrest of the time, appealing to both conservative voters and those who were concerned about law and order.