The US Federal Trademark Act began, which allowed authorization of Trademarks.
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Same-sex marriage became legal in all 50 states.
President Lyndon B signed the National Traffic and Motor Safety Act, which set new standards for vehicles and drivers.
The United States Supreme Court ruled that Ellis Island is primarily located in the state of New Jersey and not New York like many think it does.
Segregation of races on public transport became illegal as ruled by US Supreme Court.
US Supreme Court declared the start of informing potential criminals of their rights. These became known as the Miranda rights.
