Week 24 (Vietnam War, MLK Jr, Man on the Moon) Flashcards
What was the main thing MLK Jr. stood for that he is widely known for today?
Abolishing racism
Who was the very first man to walk on the moon?
Neil Armstrong
What did the first man on the moon say first?
“One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind”
How many times in total was MLK Jr. arrested?
29 times
In what city and state was MLK Jr. assassinated?
Memphis, Tennessee
Where was MLK Jr. assassinated?
At the Lorraine Motel
When was MLK Jr. assassinated?
April 4, 1968
What was the name of the mission launching Armstrong and his two companions to the moon?
Apollo 11
Were Americans supportive of the choice to enter the Vietnam War?
no
What was Ho Chi Minh’s mission?
to regain freedom for the vietnamese