Cold War: A period of political tension between the United States and the Soviet Union that lasted from the late 1940s to the early 1990s. It involved ideological conflicts, military build-ups, and proxy wars between the two superpowers.
Bay of Pigs Invasion: An unsuccessful attempt by CIA-backed Cuban exiles to overthrow Fidel Castro's communist government in Cuba in April 1961.
Civil Rights Movement: A social movement advocating for equal rights and treatment for African Americans. President Kennedy supported civil rights legislation during his presidency, including pushing for desegregation and protecting voting rights.