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The 50s
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Korean War Begins
The North Koreans attacked in the early morning, trying to take over the south and make the country whole again, but under communism. -
A New Queen is in Power, Queen Elizabeth II
At the age of 25, Elizabeth II becomes Queen of England. -
Eisenhower is elected President
American picks "Ike" to be their next president. -
Stalin Died
Stalin passed away from a cerebral hemorrhage -
Julius and Ethel Rosenberg Executed for Espionage
The Rosenbergs' were thought to be giving secrets to the Soviet Union. They were found guilty and killed. -
Brown Vs Brown
Segregation is now outlawed in the United States. -
Suez Crisis
The Suez Crisis was a diplomatic and military confrontation in late 1956 between Egypt, Britain, France, and Israel. -
Sputnik is launched
The USSR starts the "Space Race" by launching Sputnik. -
NASA was Founded
America was intersted in space and going to the moon, so they created NASA. -
Castro Becomes Dictator of Cuba
Castro over takes Cuba as a dictater.
