From 1954 to 1962, the world experienced significant political and social changes. The Cold War intensified, leading to heightened tensions between the United States and the Soviet Union. Key events included the Korean War (1950-1953) concluding in 1953, and the Cuban Revolution in 1959, which brought Fidel Castro to power. In the United States, the Civil Rights Movement gained momentum during this period, with landmark events such as the Brown v. Board of Education decision in 1954, which declared racial segregation in public schools unconstitutional. The Space Race also began, culminating in the launch of Sputnik by the Soviet Union in 1957, marking the start of a new era in technology and exploration.