Chicago in the Cold War

The atlas holds 7 people and 9 moments here, from 1948 to 1980. The most recorded lives are John F. Kennedy, Martin Luther King Jr. and Ronald Reagan.

Notable people

1. John F. Kennedy

   from 1954 to 1960

   2 moments here

   John Fitzgerald Kennedy was an American naval officer, journalist, congressman, senator, and the 35th president of the United States.…

2. Martin Luther King Jr.

   in 1966

   2 moments here

   American Baptist minister and civil-rights leader who advanced racial equality through nonviolent protest.…

3. Ronald Reagan

   in 1980

   1 moment here

   American broadcaster, actor, labor leader, governor of California, and 40th president of the United States.…

4. Harry S. Truman

   in 1948

   1 moment here

   Harry S. Truman (1884–1972) was the 33rd president of the United States, serving from 1945 to 1953.…

5. Robin Williams

   in 1951

   1 moment here

   Robin McLaurin Williams was an American actor and comedian, born in Chicago and raised in Illinois, Michigan, and California.…

6. Golda Meir

   in 1948

   1 moment here

   Golda Meir was an Israeli political leader who served as Israel’s prime minister from 1969 to 1974.…

7. Carrie Fisher

   in 1979

   1 moment here

   Carrie Frances Fisher was an American actress, writer, and public advocate, internationally known for playing Princess Leia in the Star Wars films.…

Moments

1. 1948 Fundraising speech in Chicago Golda Meir
2. 1948 Chicago Stadium campaign address Harry S. Truman
3. 1951 Birth at St. Luke's Hospital Robin Williams
4. 1954 Addressed Chicago executives John F. Kennedy
5. 1960 Faced Nixon in the first televised debate John F. Kennedy
6. 1966 Moves into North Lawndale apartment Martin Luther King Jr.
7. 1966 Marches through Marquette Park Martin Luther King Jr.
8. 1979 Filming The Blues Brothers Carrie Fisher
9. 1980 Debates Republican rivals in Chicago Ronald Reagan

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