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United Methodist Church Grants Woman Full Clergy Status
The United Methodist Church grants woman full rights to participate or be part of the church. This rules out sexism in the name of religion in the US. -
The United Methodist Church Calls for an End to Segregation
The United Methodist Church calls to end racial segregation in the church, all races can serve in different parts in the church together. This creates more equality amoung the church in the name of God. -
Alabama Ruled Bus Segregation VIolated Constitution
In June, a three-judge panel for Alabama’s Middle District Court ruled 2-1 that the city’s bus segregation laws were in violation of the Constitution. This built on to the Civil Rights Movement, it created awareness to diminish segregation in the United States. -
Inflation Rate Went Up 1.52% in the US
Inflation Rate Went Up 1.52% in the US, this made things very expensive to buy. -
Elvis Presley Introduces His New Dance to the World
Elvis introduces his new single "Hound Dog" and surpised the audience with his strange hip movements. This sparked a new craze for provocative dancing. -
The Summer Olympics Being Held in Australia
The Summer Olympics in Australia were the first Olympics held in a country outside of Europe or the United States. This was significant because the location of the Olympics made the event that more international. -
The Flag of the United States of America was Formally Dedicated
The Flag of the United States of America was formally dedicated by President Eisenhower. This is significant event because now the army officially had a flag to represent unity for cermonies or different types of honorary events. -
Sydney Silverman's Bill Abolishes Death Penality in UK
The Sydney Silverman's Bill abolishes the death penality in the UK. This showed governments that justice could be achieved more humanely. -
United Airlines Plane and Lockheed Constinlation Plane Collide
United Airlines Plane and Lockheed Constinlation Plane collide mid-air killing all 128 passangers in the deadliest crash of the time. This lead to large changes in cross-country flight and air traffic control around over the United States. -
"In God We Trust" Became US Motto
President Eisenhower authorized "In God We Trust" as the US motto which is also on the US dollar bill. This is a bit of a contridtiction because the seperation of church and state was adopted and used in the constitution and for a president to authorize this as the US motto is interesting. -
Pakistan Becomes an Islamic Republic
Pakistan breaks off from India and becomes an Islamic Republic. The muslims in India and the Hindus were fighting for so long that Britain gave the musilims their own land.