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Rosie the Riveter
During World War II, while a large majority of the male workforce was fighting in the war effort, women filled the vacant jobs and became a huge force at home. Even though many women lost their jobs after the war, it was progress towards equality in the workplace. Since this era, women have had a huge presence in all kinds of organizations and throughout the workforce. History Channel -
Creation of United Nations
United Nations: In Pursuit of Peace Video In 1942, during the Second World War, representatives from 26 countries united to fight the Axis Power. After the war, in 1945, delegates from 50 nations convened in San Fransisco to create the United Nations Charter; Poland signed soon after and became the 51st original country to be apart of the UN. The United Nation was the first long term international peace organization. -
Creation of NATO
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization was created with the signing of the Washington Treaty. There were twelve original signing countries, which later grew to 28; these countries agreed to work together for peace and security through politics and military strategies. This is another example of how organizations formed internationally to improve communications and relationships among the different cultures around the world. NATO -
Disneyland Opens
Disney Opening Day Video Walt Disney was one of the greatest organizational leaders in history. Not only did he expand a movie company into a theme park industry, but he did so while being creative, determined and involved with every decision. The opening of Disneyland was a benchmark in the possibilities and growth of one organization. Walt Disney -
Federal Aid Highway Act
What started with Roosevelt as a project to increase jobs, became an important aspect of President Eisenhower's time in office. The Federal Aid Highway Act commissioned the building of 41,000 miles of highway across the United States. With more job opportunities and less travel time, new highways would allow the workforce to expand and organizations to increase their reaches across different areas.
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First Walmart Opens
WalmartSam Walton, a retail store owner, founded Walmart Discount City in Rogers, Arkansas. This was one of the first large retail chains that offered "consistently low prices." Walmart later changed the entire work industry, becoming the fastest company to reach $1 billion in sales. Since its inception, Walmart has set numerous precendents for large-scale grocery/retail stores and has become one of the leading faces of corporate America. -
Equal Pay Act
Signed by President Kennedy, the Equal Pay Act required employers to pay men and women equally for "substantially equal work performed in the same establishment." This act focused on finding workplace equality for women and it was a huge step for the Women's Rights Movement. Since the implementation of this law, women have been given more opportunities and better treatment in the workplace. EPA -
MLK's "I Have a Dream" Speech
Speech Martin Luther King's speech encouraged more immediate action and change instead of empty words about discrimination and racism. King was an influential leader in the Civil Rights Movement and his words will go down in history as one of the most important speeches ever made. "I Have a Dream" changed society, and with it, all types of organizations. I Have a Dream -
Civil Rights Act of 1964
Similar to the Equal Pay Act, the Civil Rights Act prohibited workplace discrimination based on race or gender in the form of hiring, firing, or setting wages. The passing of this bill meant measurable progress towards equality in all aspects of life, most obviously the workplace. This went even further than just gender equality and included race, age, color and religion, creating more equal organizations.
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Intelsat 1
Intelsat 1
Intelsat 1, Early Bird, was launched in 1965 and became the first commercial communications satellite in the world. After it's launch, "live via satellite" was possible. Since 1965, the world of communication has changed and the Intelsat 1 is a perfect example of how technology affects the way we communicate.
