Assassinations
What Month / Day / Year was JFK assassinated
11 / 22 / 63
MLK focused on what style of protests?
Non-Violent
What year did Nixon Resign?
1974
Where did Iranian Protesters storm the U.S. Embassy?
Tehran, Iran
What 3 events mentioned in the opening segment?
1. NASA budget
2. Watergate
3. Munich Olypics
Malcom X focused on what style of Protests?
Violent
What city / state was MLK assassinated?
Memphis, Tennessee
What was Watergate?
people connected to President Richard Nixon broke into the Democratic Party headquarters.
They were trying to spy on political opponents.
How many Hostage's did they take?
52
What new style of hockey does Coach Herb Brooks want the teams to use?
Hybrid of Soviet School
What state was Malcom X assassinated?
New York
What two Olympics athletes protested during the national anthem during the Olympics? How did they protest?
Tommie Smith
John Carlos
Black Power Fist
Lose trust in the Government
How long were they held hostage?
444 Days
What was the final score of the NHL All-star game against soviets
6 - 0 Soviets
How did the NFL and AFL handle the JFK assassination?
NFL = Played
AFL = Did not play out of respect
How many months did RFK die after MLK
2 Months
What speech did Jimmy Carter famously give
Crisis in Confidence Speech
What symbolic thing did people in the United States do to show support
Tie golden ribbons to trees.
What was the average age of of the team?
21
Before Kennedys assassination this period was known as what?
“Camelot”—a hopeful period.
Prior to his Presidential run in 1968. What did he do before? (2 options)
-Senator
-A defense attorney for his brother JFK when he was president
How many soldiers died with the failed rescue attempt in Iran?
8
What was the failed rescued attempt code named?
Operation Eagle Claw
Who did they defeat to win the gold medal?
Finland