1955 · The Civil Rights Movement Begins
Age 2
The civil rights movement was a movement to enforce constitutional and legal rights for African Americans that the other Americans enjoyed. By using nonviolent campaigns, those involved secured new recognition in laws and federal protection of all Americans. Moderators worked with Congress to pass of several pieces of legislation that overturned discriminatory practices.
1955 · To War in Vietnam
Age 2
The Vietnam War was another civil war brought about from the Cold War. It was fought between the North Vietnamese, who were supported by the Soviet Union, China, and other communist allies, and the South Vietnamese, who were supported by the United States, South Korea, the Philippines, Australia, Thailand and other anti-communist allies. The war caused two more civil wars in Laos and Cambodia and resulted in all three countries becoming communist states.
1999 · Dedication of the Columbus Ohio Temple
Age 46
On September 4, 1999, The Columbus Ohio Temple was dedicated by President Gordon B. Hinckley making it the 60th operating temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.