1954 to 1979

This video shows highlights of President John F. Kennedy's (JFK) challenge to go to the moon speech at Rice University as part of the Space Race during the Cold War Era.

This is footage from President Kennedy’s Funeral Procession.

This video clip explains and shows the events of Lee Harvey Oswald being shot by Jack “Ruby” Rubenstein after Oswald had been arrested for the assassination of President John F. Kennedy in Dallas, Texas.

This video explains the beginning of the United States involvement in the Vietnam Conflict including President Lyndon B. Johnson's role.

This video examines President Lyndon B. Johnson’s presidency, his fight against poverty, the anti-war movement, and his approach to Vietnam.

This video examines President Richard M. Nixon’s plans to “limit” yet “expand” America’s role in the Vietnam conflict.

This video shows one of President Eisenhower’s campaign commercials.

This is a very short clip that demonstrates the launch of Sputnik by Russia during the Space Race in the Cold War during the 1950s.

This is a short clip of Elvis on the Ed Sullivan Show.

This video examines President Kennedy’s vision for Americans at home and abroad.