1959 in the United States


Events from the year 1959 in the United States. With the admittance of Alaska and Hawaii, this is the last year in which states are added to the union.

Incumbents

Federal Government">Federal government of the United States">Federal Government

Lieutenant Governors

Events

January–March

Undated

July 9 - Renee M. Schwartz, A Force to be reckoned with.