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In 1958, President Dwight D. Eisenhower declared May 1 to be Law Day in the United States. The first day of May has been celebrated since before that time in parts of the world as May Day or International Workers' Day: a day to remember the struggles of workers for better wages and working conditions, including the eight-hour workday movement.
Pages in category "1958 in law" The following 9 pages are in this category, out of 9 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. A.
During the Second Red Scare, it was recognized by the U.S. Congress on April 27, 1955, [9] and made an official reoccurring holiday on July 18, 1958 (Public Law 85-529). [ 1 ] [ 10 ] President Dwight D. Eisenhower proclaimed May 1, 1955, the first observance of Loyalty Day. [ 11 ]
July 3 – 1958 US–UK Mutual Defence Agreement signed in Washington, D.C. July 7 – President Dwight D. Eisenhower signs the Alaska Statehood Act into United States law. July 9 – 1958 Lituya Bay megatsunami: A 7.8 M w strike-slip earthquake in Southeast Alaska causes a landslide that produces a megatsunami.
Pages in category "1958 in American law" The following 10 pages are in this category, out of 10 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. A. Alaska Statehood Act;
On July 29, 1958, the U.S. Congress officially passed legislation that established the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) -- a civilian agency that is responsible for ...
Ted Stevens was instrumental in passing the law through the executive branch. The Alaska Statehood Act (Pub. L. 85–508, 72 Stat. 339, enacted July 7, 1958) was a legislative act introduced by Delegate E. L. "Bob" Bartlett and signed by President Dwight D. Eisenhower on July 7, 1958.
Kent v. Dulles, 357 U.S. 116 (1958), was a landmark decision of the U.S. Supreme Court on the right to travel and passport restrictions as they relate to First Amendment free speech rights. [1]