50's
Conflict with the United States and the Soviet Union which lasted four decades but did not involve warfare between the 2 nations.
The Cold War
The first ever televised debate for the Presidential election was between these two candidates.
Theory that if Vietnam became communist, so would the rest of S. east Asia.
Domino Theory
Communist revolutionary of Vietnam.
Ho Chi Minh
First satellite into space.
Sputnik
Policy to stop the spread of communism.
Containment Policy
Though not the first, this event was a major attempt by the CIA to remove a communist dictator using former exiles during the 60s.
What is the Bay of Pigs Invasion
Group that supported the N. Vietnamese Army but lived in S. Vietnam.
The Vietcong
President elected in 1968 that wanted "Vietnamization" which could ultimately end the war.
Richard Nixon
Mission that first took us to the moon.
Apollo Program. Apollo 11 mission.
Policy of the US to defend any nation against the spread of communism.
What is the Truman Doctrine?
Though covered in controversy, this person is known to be the culprit behind the assassination of JFK
Who is Lee Harvey Oswald
How did the US combat Guerrilla Warfare in Vietnam?
Agent Orange and sustained bombing over the Jungle.
President who got the US out of the Korean War and is most associated with the 1950's.
Eisenhower
Islamic preacher who fought for Civil Rights but agreed with more just and organized segregation.
Malcolm X
Fought in Asia, this was the first proxy or hot-zone war fought during the Cold War.
What is the Korean War
This protest took place in 1963 and involved 200,000 people marching to the Lincoln Memorial.
What is MLK's Great March on Washington
A surprise attack launched on S. Vietnamese cities by the NVA and Vietcong.
Leader of the Hippie Movement
Abbie Hoffman
This ended segregation.
The Civil Rights Act of 1964.
Eisenhower warned about this term or development to the entire nation and future presidents during his farewell address.
What is the Military Industrial Complex
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What is the Zapruder Film
Explain why the conditions in Vietnam were so bad for soldiers.
Humid jungles, substance abuse, not a clear mission or enemy. Lack of support from the Vietnamese and people at home.
Two astronauts who were the first to walk on the moon.
Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin
Name all the people assassinated in the 60's.
JFK, MLK, Malcom X, Bobby Kennedy.