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• Harry S. Truman made the decision to drop the atomic bomb on Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
• Truman implemented the Truman Doctrine, which aimed to contain the spread of communism in Greece and Turkey
• Before his presidency, Eisenhower was a five-star general in the U.S. Army during World War II.
• McCarthy's aggressive investigations and accusations led to the term McCarthyism, which describes unfair and unfounded accusations.
• JFK is known for his 'New Frontier' campaign, which was a campaign to improve the lives of the American people
• LBJ introduced the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which outlawed segregation and discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex or national origin.
• Richard Nixon resigned as president due to the Watergate scandal, where he tried to cover up an attempt by members of his administration to break into Democratic National Committee headquarters at the Watergate complex in Washington D.C.
• Gerald Ford became President when Richard Nixon resigned following the Watergate Scandal.
• Nixon's resignation marked the first time that an American President had been forced from office.
• In 1980, Ronald Reagan won the presidential election against Jimmy Carter.
• Truman Oversaw the beginning of the Cold War and the establishment of NATO
• Kennedy was assassinated while serving as President
• Truman signed the Marshall Plan into law, providing economic aid to help rebuild Western Europe after World War II.
• Truman Ordered the desegregation of the U.S. military through Executive Order 9981.
• Truman Initiated the Berlin Airlift in response to the Soviet blockade of West Berlin
• Truman fired General Douglas MacArthur during the Korean War for insubordination.
• Eisenhower ended the Korean War with an armistice agreement in 1953.
• Eisenhower established the ——— Doctrine, pledging U.S. military and economic aid to Middle Eastern countries threatened by communism or aggression from neighboring states.
• Eisenhower supported the civil rights movement but faced criticism for his cautious approach to addressing racial segregation in the South.
• JFK faced several foreign policy challenges, including the Bay of Pigs Invasion in Cuba
• Jfk established the Peace Corps in 1961, a volunteer program designed to promote peace and friendship by sending American volunteers to developing countries.
• jfk Advocated for civil rights, although progress was slow during his presidency. He faced criticism for not acting more decisively on civil rights issues.
• LBJ Escalated U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War, ultimately sending hundreds of thousands of American troops to fight in Southeast Asia.
• LBJ Faced growing opposition to the Vietnam War, which led to widespread protests and dissent across the country.
• Nixon Initiated the policy of Vietnamization, aiming to transfer responsibility for the Vietnam War to the South Vietnamese government.
• Nixon Visited China in 1972, marking the beginning of improved relations between the U.S. and China.
• Nixon used detente to improve relations with the USSR and improve the economy
• MacArthur Led United Nations forces during the Korean War until he was relieved of command (fired) by President Harry S. Truman in 1951.
• MLK jr Led the Civil Rights Movement in the United States during the 1950s and 1960s, advocating for nonviolent protest and civil disobedience.
• MLK jr Played a crucial role in the Montgomery Bus Boycott, the Birmingham campaign, and the Selma to Montgomery marches.
• MLK jr Assassinated in 1968 in Memphis, Tennessee, leading to widespread mourning and riots in several cities across the United States.
• Malcom X Prominent figure in the Nation of Islam, advocating for black empowerment, self-defense, and separation from white society.
• Malcom X Became a prominent civil rights leader after his pilgrimage to Mecca in 1964, where he embraced orthodox Islam and adopted a more inclusive approach to racial issues.
• Malcom X Assassinated in 1965 in New York City, sparking debates about his legacy and the future direction of the civil rights movement.
• Ford Pardoned Nixon for his involvement in the Watergate scandal, a decision that was highly controversial but aimed at promoting national healing.
• Ford signed the Helsinki Accords
• Carter Faced challenges during his presidency, including stagflation, the Iran hostage crisis, and the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan.
• Carter was big on human rights
• Carter Stopped the us from helping Nicaragua because it was run by a dictator
• Reagan Negotiated arms control agreements with the Soviet Union, leading to improved relations and the end of the Cold War.