The years 1962 to 1966 were marked by significant events in global history. In the United States, the Cuban Missile Crisis in 1962 brought the world to the brink of nuclear war, highlighting Cold War tensions. The Civil Rights Movement gained momentum, with key events like the March on Washington in 1963, where Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his famous "I Have a Dream" speech. Internationally, the Vietnam War escalated during this period, with increased U.S. military involvement. The Space Race also advanced, culminating in NASA's successful Gemini missions, which laid the groundwork for future lunar exploration.