February 1, 1956
By the winter of 1956, Eisenhower was in the White House and the federal minimum wage stood at $1.00/hr — the U.S. was actively working to ease tensions in the Middle East, advising nations involved in the Syria crisis that it did not believe a military confrontation was imminent. On the cultural front, Dean Martin's "Memories Are Made of This" sat at the top of the music charts, while television audiences were tuning in weekly to "I Love Lucy," which remained the country's most-watched program. On the sports page, the New York Giants had just claimed the NFL championship, and American athletes had competed at the Winter Olympics in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, bringing home 7 medals, including 2 gold.
On the cover
Magazine Covers — February 1, 1956
NY Times Headlines — Week of February 1, 1956
Eden, Eisenhower Weigh U.N. Force On Israel Border; No Decision Is Reached, But They Agree That Peace With Arabs Is Vital British View Altered Prime Minister Said To Ask Strong 3-Power Statement --Many Issues Discussed Trouble Spots Reviewed Change In British Attitude Eden, Eisenhower Weigh U.N. Force Saudi Arabian Issue Discussed
Eisenhower, Eden Caution Asia And Africa On Red Aid; Will Restudy China Trade; Peace Is Pledged Stand On Middle East Outlined--Baghdad Treaty Supported A Warning To Free Nations Eisenhower, Eden Warn On Red Aid 'Teeth' In Mideast Plan U.S. Role In Pact Weighed Unclear On Saudi Arabia
Stevenson Vies With Kefauver In California Bid; Democratic Rivals, Speaking From Same Platform, Hit Administration Policies Senator'S Talk Hailed But '52 Nominee Is Preferred --He Urges Careful Study Of Soviet Bid For Treaty Stevenson Draws Ovation A Pledge Of Support Rival Democrats Hit G.O.P. On Coast
Dulles And West'S Envoys To Meet On Mideast Peace; Talks Will Began This Week With British And French--Ambassador Of Israel Also To Confer With U.S. Aides Dulles To Confer On Mideast Peace One Of Main Subjects
Dulles Hints Further Delay In Sale Of Arms To Israel; Dulles Indicates Arms Sale Delay
World Events — February 1956
Time Person of the Year — 1956
On the radio
Billboard Charts — February 1, 1956
On the bookshelf
On the television
Nielsen Top 10 — 1955–56 Season
Emmy Winners — 1956
At the movies
Box Office & Oscar Winners — February 1, 1956
On the field
Sports Champions — February 1, 1956
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