America 1960-1969: World Events Research Article from American Decades

This Study Guide consists of approximately 28 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of America 1960-1969.

America 1960-1969: World Events Research Article from American Decades

This Study Guide consists of approximately 28 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of America 1960-1969.
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In an encyclical letter Pope Paul VI says that Roman Catholics should limit the sizes of their families only by abstinence or the rhythm method.

20-22 Aug.

Warsaw Pact troops invade Czechoslovakia.

22 Aug.

In a visit to Colombia, Pope Paul VI becomes the first Roman Catholic pontiff to visit South America.

24 Aug.

France becomes the fifth nation to possess nuclear weapons.

29 Sept.

Greek voters support a new constitution that limits their rights and strips the king of most of his power.

9 Oct.

Five Soviet citizens are arrested for protesting the invasion of Czechoslovakia.

16 Dec.

The Spanish government reverses a 1492 order expelling Jews from the country.

27 Dec.

The United States announces that it will sell fifty fighter jets to Israel.

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