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Segregation Declared
Unconstitutional
Alaska had been a territory of the U.S. since 1912, Alaskans had wanted to become a
state for many years, but the country felt it was too far away and the citizens not true
Americans. After World War Two ended, Alaskans started asking for statehood again.
President Eisenhower granted it to them on January 3, 1959, making Alaska the 49th
state. Hawaii had formerly been its own republic, but became an American territory in
1900. The American Naval Base of Pearl Harbor, which the Japanese attacked during
World War Two was located in Hawaii. In August of 1959, Hawaii became the 50th
state of America.
IMPORTANT PEOPLE
The King of Rock and Roll
In the 50s Elvis made his name very
clear to the public, along with his music
as he put dozens of his songs on the top
carts.
Achievements:
- Estimated over one billion records sold.
-150 different albums/singles released.
- 18 songs went number one on the
charts
- 10 albums made it to number one on the
Born: January 8, 1935
charts.
ELVIS PRESLEY
IMPORTANT PEOPLE
Lucy was one of the most popular and
influential stars in the United States, during
her lifetime. Lucy was mostly known from
her hit T.V. show I Love Lucy. She
became one of the first widely known
female actresses.
Achievements:
- Nominated for 13 Emmy Awards.
- Won 4 Emmy Awards
- First recipient of a Golden Globe
Lucille Ball
IMPORTANT PEOPLE
Martin was an American pastor, activist,
humanitarian, and one of the main leaders of the
Civil Rights Movement. Martin only operated out
of his Christian beliefs, he believed that peace
and nonviolence were the only ways for African
Americans to gain the civil rights they wanted.
Achievements:
- Led the 1955 Montgomery Bus Boycott
- Helped found the SCLC in 1957
- The most widely known Civil rights activist
- Helped organize the 1963 March on
Washington and delivered the I Have A Dream
Speech
IMPORTANT PEOPLE
Truman succeeded Roosevelt, after he died
from health problems. Truman was able to
put an end to the second World War.
Truman also assisted in the founding of the
United Nations and issued the Truman
Doctrine to contain communism.
Achievements:
- Became a U.S. Senator
- Was a U.S. President
- Passed Marshall Plan
Harry S. Truman
In Office: April 12, 1945
Out Office: January 20, 1953