Academy Story

1953

OSCAR COAST TO COAST

The first televised Oscar ceremony enabled millions throughout the United States and Canada to watch the proceedings.

1955

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Academy President from 1955-1958

George Seaton

1957

ENTER HERSHOLT

The Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award was established and Y. Frank Freeman was its first recipient.

1958

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Academy President from 1958–1959

George Stevens

1959

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Academy President from 1959–1960

B. B. Kahane, died

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