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Key Evidence: 1966-1973
Part of Vietnam, Assassinations & Legacy 1966-1973 — GCSE History
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📋 Key Evidence: 1966-1973
| Evidence | What It Proves |
|---|---|
| April 4, 1968: MLK assassinated in Memphis (aged 39) | Violence continued despite non-violent philosophy |
| 100+ cities rioted after King's death; 39 killed | Depth of Black anger and despair |
| Fair Housing Act (April 11, 1968): Passed one week after MLK's death | Last major civil rights law — passed in grief |
| June 5, 1968: Robert Kennedy assassinated | Loss of key progressive political leader |
| Nixon wins 1968 with Southern Strategy | Political backlash against civil rights gains |
| 25% of Vietnam combat deaths were Black soldiers (11% of population) | Military racial inequality |
| $322,000 per enemy killed in Vietnam vs $53/person on anti-poverty | War diverted resources from domestic reform |
| Black family income = 58% of white income (1973) | Economic inequality persisted despite legal equality |
| 1,500+ Black elected officials in the South by 1970 | Voting Rights Act produced real political change |
| Black university enrolment doubled 1964-1973 | Educational access expanded |