Events in 1957

January 1, 1957

Native American Voting Rights Journey

Despite the 15th Amendment granting voting rights to all citizens in 1870, Native Americans faced systematic discrimination and were the last group to gain full voting rights in the United States, with Utah finally granting these rights in 1957.

October 4, 1957

Space Race Begins

The Space Race began during the Cold War, marked by the Soviet Union's launch of Sputnik 1 on October 4, 1957. This event prompted President Eisenhower to establish NASA and implement crucial educational and technological initiatives to advance American space capabilities.

October 4, 1957

The Space Race

The Space Race was a period of competition between the United States and Soviet Union from 1957 to 1969, marked by achievements in space exploration and technological advancement. It began with the launch of Sputnik 1 and culminated in the Moon landing.