Unit 9 Timeline by Gwendalyn Williams

OPEC - Founded September 1960

gwdick — 2024-05-08 14:42:05 UTC

The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries is an organization enabling the cooperation of leading oil-producing countries to collectively influence the global oil market and maximize profit. Founded in Baghdad by the first five members

Iran Hostage Situation- Nov 4, 1979 – Jan 20, 1981

williagwen — 2024-05-08 14:45:40 UTC

A diplomatic standoff between Iran and the U.S. Fifty-three Americans were held hostage in Iran but were eventually released.

Bill Clinton - Born: August 19, 1946 Became President: January 20, 1993 Impeachment: January 20, 2001

gwdick — 2024-05-08 14:48:11 UTC

Was 42nd President of US, was impeached due to cheating with intern and lying about it and was relatable with the youth by smoking weed and stuff.

Persian Gulf War- Aug 2, 1990 – Feb 28, 1991

williagwen — 2024-05-08 14:48:58 UTC

The Gulf War was an armed conflict between Iraq and a 42-country coalition led by the United States. The invasion of Kuwait led to a United Nations Security Council embargo and sanctions on Iraq and a U.S.-led coalition air and ground war.

Woodstock 1969 - August 15-18

gwdick — 2024-05-08 14:51:57 UTC

Music festival where musicians such as Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix, Santana, Grateful Dead. Was a peaceful protest against the Vietnam War.

Martin Luther Kings Jr.- January 15, 1929- April 4, 1968

williagwen — 2024-05-08 14:55:04 UTC

An American Christian minister, most famously known for being a prominent leader in the civil rights movement. His adoption of nonviolent resistance to achieve equal rights for Black Americans led him to be one of the best-known figures of this time.

Cesar Chavez - Born: March 31, 1927

gwdick — 2024-05-08 14:55:41 UTC

Civil Rights activist and American Labor Leader, founded the Nation Farm Worker's Association. Led the first successful farm Worker's union to get better pay, medical coverage, pension benefits, and humane living conditions.

Malcolm X- May 19, 1925-February 21, 1965

williagwen — 2024-05-08 14:56:54 UTC

An American Muslim minister and human rights activist who was a prominent figure during the civil rights movement. He was a vocal advocate for Black empowerment and the promotion of Islam within the Black community.

Brown vs. Board of Education - Dec 9, 1952 - May 17, 1954

gwdick — 2024-05-08 14:57:33 UTC

a landmark decision of the U.S. Supreme Court ruling that U.S. state laws establishing racial segregation in public schools are unconstitutional, even if the segregated schools are otherwise equal in quality.

Thurgood Marshall- July 2, 1908-January 24, 1993

williagwen — 2024-05-08 14:59:27 UTC

Thoroughgood "Thurgood" Marshall was an American civil rights lawyer and jurist who served as an associate justice of the Supreme Court of the United States from 1967 until 1991. The Supreme Court's first African-American justice.