1955-1975

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  • Interstate Highway Act

    This Act authorized the construction of interstate highways.

  • Recession of 1957

    This recession increased unemployment by 7 percent in the United States.

  • Civil Rights Act of 1957

    First civil rights legislation passed by the United States Congress since 1875.

  • Launch of Sputnik

    Soviet Union successfully launched Sputnik, the first artificial satellite. This event eventually pushed the U.S. government to form NASA.

  • John F. Kennedy inauguration

    This was held at the eastern portico at the United States capitol. This marked the ending of his only term at serving as President.

  • Construction of the Berlin Wall

    East Germany began building the Berlin Wall which would disconnect the routes between East and West Berlin.

  • Cuban Missile Crisis

    This was a confrontation between the U.S. and the Soviet Union after World War 2.

  • Lyndon B. Johnson becomes President

    He was the 36th President of the United States.

  • SNAP-10A launched into space

    The United States launched the first nuclear reactor in space.

  • National Environmental Policy Act signed

    This act was signed by President Johnson and it helped to enhance the environment.