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The Sharpeville Massacre in 1960 was a pivotal event in South African history that led to global condemnation of apartheid and catalyzed international activism against racial segregation policies, ultimately contributing to the downfall of the oppressive regime.
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The Selma to Montgomery march was a pivotal event in the American civil rights movement, leading to groundbreaking civil rights legislation and showcasing the power of peaceful protest in effecting change.
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The 1980 Moscow Olympics boycott, led by President Jimmy Carter in response to the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan, highlighted the political tensions of the Cold War era.
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The UN Security Council's authorization of force to remove Iraqi troops from Kuwait in 1990 marked a pivotal moment in global politics, demonstrating the power of collective action and the importance of upholding international law.
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The Selma to Montgomery March in 1965 was a pivotal event in the Civil Rights Movement, advocating for African American voting rights and ultimately leading to the passage of the Voting Rights Act.
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The Iraq War, sparked by the 2003 invasion led by President George W. Bush based on false claims of WMDs, resulted in a protracted conflict with significant human, economic, and geopolitical implications, shaping U.S. foreign policy and
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The secret bombing of Cambodia during the Vietnam War raises questions about the ethical limits of executive power in times of war and the devastating human cost of conflict.
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The USPS became an independent government agency in 1971, freeing it from political influence and allowing it to focus on efficiency and customer service.
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The Watergate scandal, leading to President Nixon's resignation, was a transformative event in American political history marked by cover-ups, constitutional crises, and the Senate's decision to subpoena Nixon's White House tapes.
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Golda Meir, the first female Prime Minister of Israel, made history in 1969 and paved the way for women in political leadership worldwide.
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The Iran-Contra affair in the 1980s involved illegal arms sales to Iran and funding for the Contras in Nicaragua, leading to public hearings and implications for high-ranking officials.
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The Rodney King beating in 1991 sparked national outrage and protests, leading to indictments of the officers involved and highlighting systemic racism within law enforcement in America.