June 26, 1952
The federal minimum wage stood at $0.75/hr that summer of 1952, and the Dow Jones sat at 292 — as West Germany moved toward restored sovereignty after Truman signed the Bonn Peace Pact, formally bringing the Federal Republic into the community of Western nations. On television, "I Love Lucy" had cemented itself as the country's dominant comedy, winning the Emmy for the category, while Vera Lynn's "Auf Wiederseh'n, Sweetheart" was the song Americans were hearing on the radio that summer. The 1952 Summer Olympics in Helsinki, Finland drew a strong American performance, with US athletes bringing home 40 gold, 19 silver, and 17 bronze medals for a total of 76, placing the country among the top finishers in the Games.
On the cover
Magazine Covers — June 26, 1952
NY Times Headlines — Week of June 26, 1952
Congress Enacts Immigration Bill Over Truman Veto; Senate, 57-26, Follows House On Overriding President -- Law Effective In 6 Months Political Lines Broken Debate Is Bitter On Measure To Overhaul And Codify Alien And Naturalization Laws Veto Of Alien Bill Killed In Congress
Senate Approves Bonn Peace Pact Andtie With Nato; U. S. Becomes First To Ratify West German Accord And Atlantic Treaty Change Only 5 Senators Opposed G. O. P. Bid To Add To Protocol Curb On Sending Of Troops Abroad Is Defeated Senate Approves Bonn Peace Pact And Link With Atlantic Alliance
President Charges Control Law Opens 'A Dangerous Gap'; Accuses Congress Of Imperiling Mobilization With Weaker Wage-Price-Rent Curbs Sees Stabilization Hurt Arnall Echoes Regrets -- Price Agency Experts Study Effect Of New Act On Foods Control Act Weak, Truman Declares
Big Company Dims Steel Peace Hope; Republic'S President, In Plea To U.S. To End Ore Strike, Bars Union Shop Accord Big Company Dims Steel Peace Hopes
World Events — June 1952
Time Person of the Year — 1952
On the radio
Billboard Charts — June 26, 1952
On the bookshelf
On the television
Nielsen Top 10 — 1951–52 Season
Emmy Winners — 1952
At the movies
Box Office & Oscar Winners — June 26, 1952
On the field
Sports Champions — June 26, 1952
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