February 19, 1957
By the winter of 1957, Eisenhower was in the White House and the federal minimum wage stood at $1.00/hr — the U.S. Navy's Vanguard rocket had just exploded on the launch pad in a failed attempt to put America's first satellite into orbit, leaving the country scrambling to close the gap with the Soviet Union in the early space race. On television, "Gunsmoke" was the top-rated show in the country, while moviegoers were buying tickets to see "The Bridge on the River Kwai" take home the Academy Award for Best Picture. The Detroit Lions had claimed the NFL championship, and on December 20, Boeing's new 707 jet airliner completed its first flight, marking the beginning of the commercial jet age in America.
On the cover
Magazine Covers — February 19, 1957
NY Times Headlines — Week of February 19, 1957
Johnson Warns President Against 'Coercing' Israel; Senate Democratic Chief Bars Sanctions -Party Objection To Talk Only With Dulles Is Bringing Eisenhower Back Johnson Opposes Israel Sanctions The Johnson Statement
President Says U.N. Has No Choice But To Force Israel Out Of Egypt; Also Warns Cairo On Violations; Speaks To Nation Repeats Dulles' Offer To Assist Israelis In Keeping Security Guarantees Barred President Says U.N. Must Force Israel'S Troops To Leave Egypt U. S. Would Join Move Soviet Veto Is Cited Allies Are Praised
Nasser Summons Cabinet In Crisis; President Calls Emergency Session After Meeting With War Minister Suez Pressure Seen Nasser Cabinet Meets On Crisis
World Events — February 1957
Time Person of the Year — 1957
On the radio
Billboard Charts — February 19, 1957
On the bookshelf
On the television
Nielsen Top 10 — 1956–57 Season
Emmy Winners — 1957
At the movies
Box Office & Oscar Winners — February 19, 1957
On the field
Sports Champions — February 19, 1957
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