Across
- 2. Castro's overthrow of Batista.
- 5. Geopolitical tension era.
- 8. Post-war population surge.
- 9. Entry into the nuclear club.
- 12. TV appearance by the King.
- 13. U.S. involvement in Southeast Asia.
- 14. Competition in space exploration.
- 15. Movement for equality.
Down
- 1. Civil rights protest.
- 3. Ostracism of alleged communists.
- 4. Landmark desegregation case.
- 6. Emergence of a new music genre.
- 7. Anti-communist witch hunt.
- 10. Conflict on the Korean Peninsula.
- 11. Canal nationalization dispute.