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1950 United States Census
The census determined the population was 150,697,361. The most populous state was New York with 14,830,192. The least populous state was Nevada with a population of 162,000. -
Korean War
The war began when 75,000 soldiers from the North Korean People's Army poured across the 38th parallel. -
Rosenberg's Espionage Trial
The Rosenberg's were accused and found guilty of passing atomic secrets to the Soviets during and after World War II. -
Containment policy of communism
Numerous strategies to prevent the spread of communism abroad. Also was a component of the Cold War. -
First Hydrogen Bomb Test
First detonated on Eniwetok atoll the Pacific. -
Presidential Election of 1952
The results of this election was Dwight D. Eisenhower, a Republican, became president -
Jimmy Hoffa arrested by FBI
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CIA assists overthrow of government in Iran
The US assisted the Iranian military with support and financial assistance to overthrow the government of Premier Mohammed Mosaddeq and reinstate the Shah of Iran. -
McCarthy Congressional hearings look for communists
over 200 known communists were charged. -
Brown vs. The Board of Education
Declared separate schools for black and white students were unconstitutional. -
U.S. government orders all public schools to be integrated.
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Polio vaccines begin
The first Polio vaccine was developed by Jonas Salk in 1955 -
McDonald's company founded by Ray Kroe
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US Government agrees to train Vietnamese soldiers in Vietnam
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Disneyland Opens
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Rosa Parks refuses to give up her seat on a bus in AL
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Southern Congressmen resist desegregation with Southern Manifesto
wanted racial integration of public places -
Federal Aid Highway Act
AKA the National Interstate and Defense Highways Act. This continued to build highways across the US -
Presidential Election of 1956
Dwight D. Eisenhower was re-elected. -
National Guard called to Little Rock AK Central High School
The National Guard was called to prevent black students from entering the school. -
Alaska becomes a state
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Hawaii becomes a state
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United States recognizes Fidel Castro as leader of Cuba
Little did they know, Castro was a communist.
