Historical Events tagged with "dwight d eisenhower"

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Politics & Government

Alaska joins the United States as its 49th state

January 3rd, 1959 66 years ago

Alaska was officially admitted as the 49th state of the United States on January 3, 1959. This significant event followed a long process of territorial governance, and it fulfilled a longstanding desire among its inhabitants for statehood. President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed the official proclamation in Washington, D.C., marking the transition from a U.S. territory to full statehood. The admission celebrated Alaska's vibrant culture, diverse population, and abundant natural resources, making it an integral part of the nation.

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Politics & Government

In God We Trust becomes U.S. national motto

July 30th, 1956 68 years ago

President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed a joint resolution of Congress authorizing 'In God We Trust' as the national motto of the United States. The decision was influenced by the context of the Cold War, as U.S. leaders sought to distinguish American values from those of the Soviet Union, which was identified with atheism. This phrase had appeared on U.S. coins since 1864, but the official designation marked a significant moment in the blending of governance and religion.

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Politics & Government

Eisenhower Denies Clemency for Rosenbergs

February 11th, 1953 72 years ago

Dwight D. Eisenhower, the President of the United States, rejected multiple appeals for clemency for Julius and Ethel Rosenberg, who were convicted of espionage for allegedly passing atomic secrets to the Soviet Union. The case became a highly publicized controversy amid Cold War tensions, revealing deep divisions in American society over issues of justice, loyalty, and national security. The Rosenbergs were sentenced to death, prompting widespread protests and debates over their guilt and treatment.

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