November 2, 1952
That fall of 1952, gas ran $0.27 a gallon and Truman was in the White House — the presidential campaign was in full swing, with Eisenhower drawing crowds of 35,000 in South Carolina as he challenged Truman's administration in the final stretch before November's election. On television, "I Love Lucy" was the show Americans gathered around each week, while Patti Page's "I Went to Your Wedding" sat at the top of the music charts. The New York Yankees defeated the Brooklyn Dodgers in the World Series to claim the championship, the same fall that "The Greatest Show on Earth" had taken home the Oscar for Best Picture earlier that year.
On the cover
Magazine Covers — November 2, 1952
NY Times Headlines — Week of November 2, 1952
Asians In U. N. Seek U. S.-Soviet Accord On Truce Formula; Arabs Join In Search For Way To Reconcile Opposing Views On Fate Of Korean Captives
G.O.P. House Likely; But The Senate Margin Hangs In The Balance Of Two Close Races Lodge Trailing Rival President Eisenhower May Lack A Working Majority In Congress Republicans Gain Seats In Congress
G.O.P. Has 48 Senate Seats -- Tie Could Be Broken By Nixon'S Vote; Republicans Gain Control Of Senate Among Victors In The Nation'S Senatorial Races
Personal Victory; General, Not The Party, Held Chief Reason For Wide Gains Wins 442 Electors Changes In Senate Point To Greater Support On Foreign Policy President Invites Victor To Confer
World Events — November 1952
Time Person of the Year — 1952
On the radio
Billboard Charts — November 2, 1952
On the bookshelf
On the television
Nielsen Top 10 — 1952–53 Season
Emmy Winners — 1952
At the movies
Box Office & Oscar Winners — November 2, 1952
On the field
Sports Champions — November 2, 1952
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