The Globe of the Great Southwest, a replica of the original Globe Theater built for Shakespeare's acting company in 1598 in London, opens in 1968. Young assumed command when the squad leader was killed during an attack. Young was killed while providing cover for his men as they withdrew. For his heroism, Young would win the Medal of Honor. Sen. Robert F. Kennedy is assassinated in Los Angeles on June 5, shortly after winning the California Democratic Primary, by Sirhan Sirhan, a resident alien.
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