Civil Rights Act of 1957 enacted, setting up the United States Commission on Civil Rights. Catholic Memorial High School opens its doors for the first time in Boston, Massachusetts. September 24 – U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower sends federal troops to Arkansas to provide safe passage into Little Rock Central High School for the Little Rock Nine. read more
Dwight David Eisenhower was the President of the United States in 1957. Dwight "Ike" Eisenhower was the 34th President of the United States from 1953 January 20 to 1961 January 20. He succeeded Harry S. Truman as president. He was most famously known as the General of the United States Armed Forces during World War 2. read more