Proudest moment in American History - 20th Century

[UdoKier]

Which moment made you proudest as an American?

There have been too few moments we can REALLY be proud of. Not all of these really qualify.


Feel free to add your own ideas.

[ewagner]

1. Other

Kennedy's inauguation speech in its entirety....it inspired me to public service.

He spoke to the best in all of us......

[mcscajun]

2. But it was Neil Armstrong that stepped onto the Moon first. :)

Not Buzz Aldrin.

[UdoKier]

6. That's what it says!

;)

[mcscajun]

9. That was Quick

:7

[northernsoul]

3. the 1964 civil rights act took a measure of moral courage

that is of a different quality than our foreign policy triumphs (victory in WWII, Marshall Plan) because there was no outside threat that forced us to do the right thing. Granted, the Democrats are still paying for it today, but we did the right thing dammit.

[derrald]

4. I voted for VE Day!

But it didnt record my vote! Agh! First two weeks ago and now this!

[Commie Pinko Dirtbag]

5. Other

Since I'm not an American, my version is "moment that makes me wish I was American".

And that is: getting back from the Depression by means of social, "lefty" policies under FDR.

The right HATES HATES HATES FDR for that. Not only that but he beat up their pals too.

Best. President. EVAH.

[tech3149]

7. Marshall Plan

It was the most selfless, intelligent plan to heal the damage done by WW2. It directly affected the lives of more people than any other choice presented.

[indigobusiness]

8. Woodstock.

No contest.

[MARALE]

10. Other Women's right to vote.

It was only in the 1920's that that happened. It was a turning point for the country.

[starroute]

11. Brown vs. Board of Education

It takes a lot of courage to reverse course and say, "We were wrong before but we're going to get it right this time."