-
Seeing Red
Joseph McCarthy gives a women's rights speech in Wheeling, WV, and for some reason decided that was the time and place to accuse 205 men of Communism. -
WAR! HUH!
The Korean War begins. -
The most eloquent Treaty of San Francisco
The Japanese and Americans sign a peace treaty officially ending World War II. -
Adlai? Sounds communist!
Dwight D. Eisenhower wins the presidency over democratic nominee Adlai Stevenson. -
This is what happens when you grind bones to make your bread...
Joseph Stalin dies in the middle of the night, apparently poisoned. Apparently. -
Shut your spy-hole!
Julius and Ethel Rosenberg are executed for espionage. -
Nautilus: More than just a razor
The USS Nautilus is launched, becoming the first nuclear sub. -
Brown V. BOE...Brown, get it?
Brown V. BOE rules segregation unconstitutional. The Southern Manifesto contests this, but we all know how well southern folks use their words. -
You give us factories we don't nuke you. How does that sound?
The Warsaw Pact is signed, giving an Eastern counterweight to the Western NATO. -
Give me bus seats or give me death!
Rosa Parks is arrested for sitting down. George Harrison knew what he was talking about. Before it even happened! -
Oh ho ho, this is my canal 'ere, innit?
The Suez Crisis occurs, prompted by the Egyptian nationalization of the Suez Canal. -
Hungary for Revolution!
The Hungarians revolted against soviet imposed policies. The Soviet Government provides "therapists, psychiatrists, and other mental health professionals" to quash the rebellion. -
Do you swear...again?
Eisenhower is inaugurated for the second time. -
SPOOTNEEK
The first satellite is launched. It's very useful, it told us the temperature in space, in celcius AND farenheit! -
Growing by steps, bound, and Great Leaps
Mao Zedong has a fun idea: industrialize, agraculturalize, accessorize and communize. -
...And I get to float around in space? COOL!
NASA is founded. -
"And in return, you'll receive a lifetime supply of cigars and funny hats."
Fidel Castro is sworn into office. -
Kitchen debate? They must be women.
Nixon and Khruschev argue about national exhibition in Solkininki park.