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Korean War begins
soviet backed North Korea attacks south Korea backed by the United States -
Rosenburgs found guilty
The rosenburgs were found guilty of wartime espionage and sentenced to death -
The first hydrogen bomb exploded
The first hydrogen bomb named mike exploded in the pacific sea at Eniwetok Atoll -
Eisenhower wins Presidency
Due to his role in winning WWII Eisenhower beats Adlai Stevenson for presidensy -
Korean War over
Fighting in Korea ceases an Armistace is signed -
Polio Vaccine
Kids begin being vacinated for polio in Pittsburgh -
Bus Boycott
Rosa Parks refuses to give up her seat on the bus to a white man which spurs a bus boycott. -
Eisenhower inauguated for second term
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First US satelite
Explorer I is launched by the US and discovers the Van Allen Belt -
Alaska becomes part of the us
