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mahatmakanejeeves

(57,501 posts)
Thu Jan 17, 2019, 05:10 PM Jan 2019

Within period of 72 hours, Nixon was inaugurated for second term, LBJ died, Roe v. Wade was decided,

Within period of 72 hours, Nixon was inaugurated for second term, LBJ died, Roe v. Wade was decided, Vietnam War settlement was announced--all 46 years ago this coming week.


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Within period of 72 hours, Nixon was inaugurated for second term, LBJ died, Roe v. Wade was decided, (Original Post) mahatmakanejeeves Jan 2019 OP
Wow. I was a young college student but had forgotten that scenario. Interesting. dameatball Jan 2019 #1
I was a new elementary teacher 49jim Jan 2019 #2

49jim

(560 posts)
2. I was a new elementary teacher
Thu Jan 17, 2019, 05:33 PM
Jan 2019

two years into my 46 year career. I remember the Nixon inauguration...but not the others. Interesting how history fades over time.

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