December 1, 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 — December 1, 1957
NY Times Headlines — Week of December 1, 1957
Senator Jenner Won'T Run In '58; Indiana Republican Plans Return To Law Practice-- Democrat Sees Gain Returning To Practice Senator Jenner Won'T Run In '58 Used Strong Language
Sukarno Escapes Assassin, But Grenades Kill 7 Others; Scores Hurt In Bombing As Indonesia President Leaves A School Sukarno Escapes Attempt On Life
'Stampede' Seen In Missile Stress; Some In Military Say Soviet Also Leads In Ground Arms
President Holds Cabinet Session; Practices Golf; Amazes Aides By Activity Week After Mild Stroke --Shows No Fatigue Confers With Dulles Eisenhower Ready To Meet Congressmen Today On Nato Parley Plans
Stevenson Urges U.S. Seek Nato Aid For Mideast Pact; Suggests Alliance Consider Guaranteeing Boundaries Of Arabs And Israelis Administration Demurs Democratic Leader Favors Greater Political-Economic Drive To Counter Soviet
World Events — December 1957
Time Person of the Year — 1957
On the radio
Billboard Charts — December 1, 1957
On the bookshelf
On the television
Nielsen Top 10 — 1957–58 Season
Emmy Winners — 1957
At the movies
Box Office & Oscar Winners — December 1, 1957
On the field
Sports Champions — December 1, 1957
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