Massacre
A massacre by US troops, allegedly under the orders of Lt Calley
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Explore 273 historical events and records for United States of America in 1968.
Historical records for United States of America in 1968
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March
My Lai Intervention
Helps rescue civilians during the My Lai massacre
My Lai Intervention
Helps Hugh Thompson protect civilians at My Lai
My Lai Intervention
Intervenes to protect Vietnamese civilians during the My Lai massacre
My Lai Massacre
Leads a platoon involved in the My Lai massacre
Demonstrations
A demonstration in London's Grosvenor Square against U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War leads to violence; 91 people are injured, 200 demonstrators arrested
London Gold Pool Collapse
Central banks end London Gold Pool operations and establish a two-tier gold market.
London Gold Pool Collapses
Central banks end routine intervention in the private London gold market after heavy demand overwhelms the Gold Pool, creating a two-tier gold market.
Economy of USA
The Congress of the United States repeals the requirement for a gold reserve to back U.S. currency
Gold Reserve Requirement
Johnson signs legislation eliminating statutory gold reserve requirements for United States and Federal Reserve notes.
Civil Rights
Students at Howard University signal a new era of militant student activism on college campuses in the US, students stage rallies, protests and a 5-day sit-in, laying siege to the administration building, shutting down the university
Demonstrations
Students at Howard University signal a new era of militant student activism on college campuses in the US, students stage rallies, protests and a 5-day sit-in, laying siege to the administration building, shutting down the university
Demonstrations
In ongoing campus unrest, Howard University students protesting the Vietnam War, the ROTC program on campus and the draft, confront Gen. Lewis Hershey, then head of the US Selective Service System
Demonstrations
In ongoing campus unrest, Howard University students protesting the Vietnam War, the ROTC program on campus and the draft, confront Gen. Lewis Hershey, then head of the U.S. Selective Service System
Demonstrations
In ongoing campus unrest, Howard University students protesting the Vietnam War, the ROTC program on campus and the draft, confront Gen. Lewis Hershey, then head of the U.S. Selective Service System
Bombing Halt
Announces a partial bombing halt and says he will not seek reelection
Bombing Halt and Withdrawal
Announces a partial bombing halt and says he will not seek reelection
Bombing of Vietnam
Announces cessation of bombing north of the Twentieth parallel to negotiate a solution
Election
President Johnson announces he will not seek re-election
Retirement
Announces decision to retire
Assassination of Martin Luther King
King goes to Memphis, Tennessee, in support of the black sanitary public works employees, represented by AFSCME Local 1733, who had been on strike since March 12 for higher wages and better treatment
Tet Offensive
The Tet offensive is contained by the U.S. at the cost of 165,000 civilian lives. The North Vietnamese offensive is repelled but this leads to anti-war protests
The Unknown Soldier
Releases The Unknown Soldier during Vietnam War controversy.
Venue Evidentiary Hearing
The trial court conducted an extensive evidentiary hearing on Shaw's request to move the conspiracy trial away from New Orleans.
April
Operation Pegasus
Operation Pegasus begins to relieve the Marine base at Khe Sanh.
Siege of Khe Sanh
Operation Pegasus begins to relieve the Marine base at Khe Sanh.
Assassination of Martin Luther King
Five days later, President Lyndon B. Johnson declares a national day of mourning for the lost civil rights leader
Assassination of Martin Luther King
Johnson declares a national day of mourning for the lost civil rights leader
Assassination of Martin Luther King
King is booked in room 306 at the Lorraine Motel, owned by Walter Bailey, in Memphis, while standing on the motel's 2nd floor balcony, King is shot at 6:01 p.m. Five days later, President Lyndon B.
Assassination of Martin Luther King
King is pronounced dead at St. Joseph's Hospital at 7:05 p.m.
Assassination of Martin Luther King
King returns to Memphis and addresses a rally, delivering his "I've been to the Mountaintop" address at Mason Temple (Church of God in Christ, Inc. - World Headquarters), King's flight to Memphis had been delayed by a bomb threat against his plane.
Assassination of Martin Luther King
The assassination led to a nationwide wave of riots in more than 60 cities.
Apollo 6
Apollo 6 conducts the second uncrewed Saturn V test.
Assassination of Martin Luther King
Shot dead while stepping out onto a motel room balcony in Memphis
Death of Martin Luther King
Death of Martin Luther King Jr
Death of Martin Luther King
Shot dead while stepping out onto a motel room balcony in Memphis
Venue Motion Denied
The Criminal District Court denied Shaw's change-of-venue motion on April 4, 1968.
Battle of Khe Sanh
The Viet Cong try to capture a 6,000 man U.S. base with a force of 40,000. The Viet Cong lose 10,000 & are defeated
Operation Complete Victory
Over 100,000 begin an offensive against communist forces in 11 provinces around Saigon
Death of Martin Luther King
A crowd of 300,000 attend Martin Luther King's funeral
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