by Meagan Paese | Jul 29, 2016 | History
1) Politics Federal Aid Highway Act June, 29, 1956, President Eisenhower signed the Federal Aid Highway Act, creating the highway system in the United States. 2) Major Events Frank Sinatra This singer, actor, and producer who was one of the most popular and...
by Meagan Paese | Jul 27, 2016 | History
1) Politics Harry Truman Harry Truman was the President as the 1950’s began. Truman’s presidency was a turning point in foreign affairs, as the United States engaged in an international foreign policy and renounced isolationism. However, he was unable to stop...
by Meagan Paese | Jul 11, 2016 | History
1) Politics Richard Nixon Inauguration Richard Nixon succeeded Lyndon Johnson as the 37th president of the United States. 2) Major Events Man on the Moon, Neil Armstrong Apollo 11 was the first spaceflight that would bring humans to the moon. Americans Neil Armstrong...
by Meagan Paese | Jul 11, 2016 | History
1) Politics 1968 Presidential Election The Presidential Election held in 1968 would be the 46th presidential election. Richard Nixon was the Republican Nominee and he ran against Vice President Hubert Humphrey. The election year was a difficult one marked by the...
by Meagan Paese | Jul 2, 2016 | History
1) Politics Six Day War This war began on June 5 and 10, 1967 between Israel and Egypt, Jordan and Syria. On June 11 a cease fire was signed. Vietnam War Operation Deckhouse five was conducted by the U.S. Marine Corps along the Mekong River Delta on January 6, 1967....
