This short video nails the events of the year including the scientific launch of the Explorer, which put the U.S. one up on the Soviet Union in space exploration. Also, it was a year of other technological advancements such as the nuclear submarine and atomic submarine making great strides in underwater voyages. It was the year that Lebanon cried out for help and U.S. Marines responded. It was the year that Vice President Nixon was attacked in his car for his stand against Communism. The variety of events this video shows is varied and interesting. Alaska became a state that year. This and other interesting facts, along with the clips, make this an educational as well as enjoyable video journey.
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