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All levels of the government are criticized for the delayed and inadequate response to the disaster. (Hurricane Katrina)

Sandra Day O'Connor announces her retirement as a Supreme Court Justice Chief.

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Benjamin Anthony Kamakawiwo'ole Mahi Cockett III

Born: Maui

Ethnicity: Hawaiian, Japanese, Filipino, Portuguese, Mexican, and Caucasian.

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The U.S. engagement in Iraq continues among that, the country's escalating violence and fragile political stability.

Hurricane Katrina wreaks catastrophic damage on Mississippi and Louisiana; 80% of New Orleans was flooded

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Chief of Justice William H Rehnquist passes away after battling thyroid cancer.

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John G. Roberts assumes the role of Chief of Justice.

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Space shuttle named the "Challenger" explodes 73 seconds after liftoff, killing all 7 crew members.

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It is the worst accident in the history of the U.S. space program. The U.S. bombs military bases in Libya in effort to scare off terrorist strikes on American targets.

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Mom
Justine Waikululani Naeole Tancayo Cockett

Born: Oahu

Ethnicity: Hawaiian, Filipino, and Chinese

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The Iran-Contra scandal breaks when White House is forced to reveal secret arms-for-hostages deals.

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Ronald Reagan's second inauguration.

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Dad
Benjamin Anthony Kamakawiwo'ole Cockett Jr

Born: Maui

Ethnicity: Hawaiian, Filipino, and Japanese

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Twenty-Fifth Amendment to the Constitution is ratified, outlining the procedures for filling vacancies in the
Presidency and Vice Presidency.

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Dad's Side:
Grandma

Tami Noelani Cockett

Born: Maui

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In his annual state of the Union address, President Johnson proposes his Great Society program.

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L. Johnson's second inauguration

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State troopers attack peaceful demonstrators led by Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr., as they try to cross a bridge in Selma, Alabama

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Mom's Side:
Grandpa

Gordon Waikululani Naeole

Born: Molokai

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President Johnson signs the Voting Rights Act, which prohibits discriminatory voting practices.

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In six days of rioting in Watts, a black section in Los
Angeles, California, and 35 people were killed and 883 injured.

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Dad's Side:
Grandpa

Benjamin Anthony Kamawiwo'ole Cockett Sr

Born: Maui

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Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr., delivers his "I Have a Dream" speech before a crowd of 200,000 people during the civil rights march in Washington, DC

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President Kennedy is assassinated in Dallas, Texas.

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Lt. Col. John Glenn becomes the first U.S. astronaut to orbit Earth.

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Mom's Side:
Grandma

Allennie Kalai Naeole

Born: Molokai

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Cuban Missile's Crisis: President Kennedy denounces Soviet's Union for secretly installing missile bases on Cuba and initiates a naval blockade on the island.

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Dad's Side:
Grandpa's Mom

Helen Cockett

Born: Maui

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Truman's second inauguration

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North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) is established.

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Soviets end blockade in Berlin.

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Dad Side:
Grandma's Dad

Carlos Manual

Born: Maui

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American allies invade North Africa

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Boats and boating--Equipment and supplies

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Dad's Side:
Grandma's Mom

Florence Manual

Born: Maui

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F. Roosevelt's third inauguration in which he is the first and only president to be elected on a 3rd term.

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Japan attacks Hawaii(Pearl Harbor), Guam, and the Philippines.

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The U.S. Declares war on Japan.

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Germany and Italy declare war on the United States; U.S. reciprocates by declaring war on both countries.

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World War II: U.S. declares its neutrality in European conflict.

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Mom's Side:
Grandma's Mom

Irene Tancayo

Born: Molokai

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Mom's side:
Grandpa's Mom

Jean Naeole

Born: Molokai

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Mom's Side:
Grandma's Dad

Mike Tancayo

Born: Maui

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Fair Labor Standards Act is passed, setting the first minimum wage in the U.S. at 25 cents per hour.

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Mom's Side:
Grandpa's Dad

Mahiki Naeole

Born: Molokai

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F. Roosevelt's second inauguration.

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Dad's Side:
Grandpa's Dad

Lawrence Cockett Jr

Born: Maui

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Charles Lindbergh makes the first solo nonstop transatlantic flight in his plane "The Spirit of St. Louis".

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https://www.baylorschool.org/uploaded/Library_Resources_PDFs/US_History_US_Historical_Events_from_1900_to_Present.pdf

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Grandparents, Parents, and Sister