Day 67: End of the Cold War

An interesting look at the connection between Sports and Politics

• 1936 Munich Olympics (Jesse Owens winning gold for the USA)
• Summit series.  1972 Canada vs. USSR Click to watch
• 1987 Canada Cup Click to watch
• Olympic boycotts (Moscow 1980.  LA 1984)
• Mandela and South African World Cup of Rugby

Vietnam War: Canadian involvement/lack of involvement. 
Famous image (Kim Phuc - "Napalm girl")

JFK assassination (beyond conspiracy): Click to watch

Finish the remainder of the worksheet.  From "the End of the Cold War) to Peacekeeping.

Also do the questions on page 279 #1,3,4,6.

Have your debate notes ready to go.  Will be put into groups tomorrow in preparation for Thursday's debate.