National Defense Education Act: Quick Facts

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Facts

Also Known As	NDEA
Date	September 2, 1958
Location	United States
Context	Smith-Hughes Act • Morrill Act

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Key People

Dwight D. Eisenhower

Dwight D. Eisenhower

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