Forest Gump Historical Events Flashcard

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Which war did the United States fight in Southeast Asia during the 1960s and 1970s?

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Vietnam War

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Who was the President of the United States during the early 1960s?

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John F. Kennedy

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What was the Watergate scandal related to?

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A hotel break-in and political cover-up

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Which war did the United States fight in the 1960s and 1970s?

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Vietnam War

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Who was a famous civil rights leader in the 1960s?

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Martin Luther King Jr.

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What happened at the University of Alabama in 1963?

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The Stand in the Schoolhouse Door

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Which U.S. President signed the Civil Rights Act of 1964?

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Lyndon B. Johnson

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Which phrase is often used to encourage someone to keep going?

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"Run, Forrest, run!"

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What major event happened in 1969 that was watched on television by millions?

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The Moon Landing

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Who was President of the United States during the early 1970s?

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Richard Nixon