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The Code of Conduct is a set of six articles that guide the behavior of U.S. military personnel in combat and captivity. It was established in 1955 after the Korean War and prohibits surrender, collaboration, and giving name, rank, service number, and date of birth to the enemy.
The 1955 State of the Union Address was given by the 34th president of the United States, Dwight D. Eisenhower, on Thursday, January 6, 1955, to the 84th United States Congress. He said, "Every citizen wants to give full expression to his God-given talents and abilities and to have the recognition and respect accorded under our religious and ...
The code of conduct for U.S. military personnel requires them to attempt to escape and aid others to escape if captured by enemy forces. The article explains the background, interpretation and application of this duty, as well as its contrast with British and Japanese practices in World War II.
Scout Law is a set of codes in the Scout movement that all Scouts and Guides around the world have taken a promise or oath to live up to. The web page traces the origin and development of the Scout Law from different sources and contexts, and shows the variations of the law among different scouting organizations.
A timeline of major events and trends in the U.S. in 1955, such as the first African-American singer at the Metropolitan Opera, the polio vaccine, and the first McDonald's. See also the list of federal and state governments, governors, and TV stations.
The Comics Code Authority (CCA) was a self-regulatory body for the U.S. comic book industry from 1954 to 2011. It imposed restrictions on the content and themes of comics, such as violence, crime, horror, and sexuality, and required a seal of approval on the cover.
Dwight D. Eisenhower issued Executive Order 10450 in 1953, which expanded the security criteria for government jobs and added sexual orientation as a reason for termination. The order contributed to the Lavender scare and barred thousands of lesbian and gay applicants and employees from federal service.
Learn about the history and development of the North American Numbering Plan (NANP), which was established by AT&T in 1947 to enable direct distance dialing across the continent. The article covers the initial numbering plan areas and area codes, the expansion and changes over time, and the technical specifications and requirements.