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The Catcher in the Rye
This book was originally published for adults, is now popular with younger readers for its themes of alienation and teenage angst.
It deals with complex issues of innocence, loss, identity, connection and belonging. This story can be read in almost all major languages. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Catcher_in_the_Rye -
Rosenbergs executed
On March 6, 1951 the Rosenbergs were convicted for planning to pass U.S. atomic secrets to the Soviets. They were the first American citizens to be convicted and executed for espionage.
They had 2 children. http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/rosenbergs-executed -
Actor James Dean is killed
James Dean was driving his car in Cholame, California, when he had hit another car at an intersection. He was killed and his passenger Rolf Wütherich was badly injured, but had survived the accident. He had named his car the "Little Bastard". Rumor had it that his car was cursed. http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/james-dean-dies-in-car-accident -
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Vietnam War
This war also known as Second Indochina War took place in Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam from November 1,1955 to April 30,1975 (The Fall of Saigon). This war is was considered a Cold War-era proxy war. South Vietnam/Allies saw 600000 in death and North Vietnam/Allies saw 900000 in deaths. Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XrjBLXFAXvw -
"In God We Trust" adopted as national motto
In 1956, the Nations official motto, "In God We Trust" was signed by Dwight D. Eisenhower. 1957 was when the phrase “In God We Trust” was first printed on U.S. paper money . This phrase can be found on all American paper currency and coins. http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/president-eisenhower-signs-in-god-we-trust-into-law
