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The Western powers and West Germany sign the Bonn Convention. This officially ends military occupation in Germany. However Western troops still remain in Germany as allies.
A faction in the Egyptian army called the Free Officers take control of the government. This bloodless coup is led by General Nasser. The monarchy is abolished and Egypt is declared a republic.
The United States supports Eritrea's federation with Ethiopia. Ethiopia thus gains direct access to the sea. In return for her support, the United States is granted a communications base in Asmara and naval facilities in Massawa.
The United States raises the stakes in the nuclear arms race by the creation of and testing of a hydrogen bomb. The first hydrogn bomb is detonated at Enewetok Atoll in the Marshall Island.
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