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FDR dies
FDR dies from a stroke at the age of 63 -
Korean War begins
Truman sends American Troops to defend South Korea who was
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Elvis Presley becomes famous
Elvis Aaron Presley, commonly known as Elvis, was an American singer and actor. -
Space Race began
the competition between nations regarding achievements in the field of space exploration. -
Fidel Castro leads the Cuban Revolution
The Cuban Revolution was an armed revolt conducted by Fidel Castro's revolutionary 26th of July Movement and its allies against the authoritarian government of Cuban President Fulgencio Batista. -
Civil Rights Act
- Civil Rights Act provided federal sanctions against local officials obstructing the registration and voting rights of blacks.
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Nuclear Test Ban Treaty
United States, Great Britain and the Soviet Union agreed to end
atmospheric testing of nuclear weapons. Eventually over 100 additional countries ratified the treaty, with notable exceptions of Red China and France. -
26th Amendment
Constitutional Amendment ratified lowering the voting age from 21 to 18.
