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Brown vs Board of Education
The decision in Brown v. Board of Education by the United States Supreme Court backed the claim that separate schools based on race were unequal. So, although Plessy v. Ferguson established "separate but equal," Brown v. Board of Education established "separate is not equal." The Supreme Court judgment fell short of establishing a deadline for public school integration, instead advising that school systems integrate in a "reasonable" amount of time. -
National Interstate and Defense Highways Act
The 34th President, Dwight D. Eisenhower, was well-versed in military tactics and defense. Eisenhower planned to develop the nation's highway infrastructure to promote more efficient travel and trade, as well as to facilitate the rapid movement of soldiers and weapons in response to the Soviet Union's Cold War threat. -
Sputnik- Education
The Space Race competition, paired with the youthful inspiration of space exploration, inspired many young people to pursue hobbies, education, and jobs in these sectors, which directly influenced technological developments.