1955-1975

By Rileykokel

  • Minimum Wage

    Minimum wage increases from $.75 to $1.00

  • Stock Market Drop

    The stock market drops by 6% following the president's heart attack

  • The Eisenhower Doctrine

    The Eisenhower Doctrine is passed saying foreign countries could ask for US aid and military assistance if threatened by another country

  • The Civil Rights Act of 1957

    The civil rights act of 1957 is passed ensuring everyone has an equal opportunity to vote

  • Sputnik

    The space race begins when Russia launches Sputnik

  • Alaska and Hawaii

    Alaska and Hawaii become US states

  • JFK assassination

    JFK assassination in Dallas, Tx.

  • MLK Jr. is assassinated

    Martin Luther King Jr. is assassinated

  • Man on the moon

    The first man steps foot on the moon

  • 26th Amendment

    The 26th amendment is ratified allowing 18-year-olds to vote