jun 14, 1969 - Start of the War on Drugs
Description:
In a special message to Congress President Richard Nixion Identifies drug abuse as a "serious national threat." Citing a dramtic jump in drug use related junenile arrsts and street crime between 1960 and 1967, Nixion calls for a national anti-drug policy at a state and federal levelAdded to timeline:
Date:
jun 14, 1969
Now
~ 57 years ago