Act of September 2, 1958 (National Defense and Educational Act of 1958), Public Law 85-864, 72 STAT 1580, to strenghten the national defense and to assist in the expansion and improvement of education
9/2/1958
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Since the end of World War II, the federal government's role in education has expanded, in part to guarantee for all American students the right to the best education available, in part to ensure the security of the nation. On October 4, 1957, the Soviet Union placed the artificial satellite Sputnik I into defense had been compromised by inadequate science education in the public schools. As a result, Congress passed the National Defense Education Act, which President Eisenhower signed on September 2, 1958.
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National Archives Identifier: 299869
Full Citation: Act of September 2, 1958 (National Defense and Educational Act of 1958), Public Law 85-864, 72 STAT 1580, to strenghten the national defense and to assist in the expansion and improvement of education; 9/2/1958; General Records of the United States Government, Record Group 11. [Online Version, https://docsteach.org/documents/document/act-of-september-2-1958-national-defense-and-educational-act-of-1958-public-law-85864-72-stat-1580-to-strenghten-the-national-defense-and-to-assist-in-the-expansion-and-improvement-of-educational-prog, March 28, 2024]Rights: Public Domain, Free of Known Copyright Restrictions. Learn more on our privacy and legal page.