December 5, 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 5, 1957
NY Times Headlines — Week of December 5, 1957
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
Senators To Push Inquiry In Failure Of Vanguard Test; Quarles Sees 'No Bearing' On Military Projects-- President Gets Report Full Study Under Way Naval Laboratory Seeking To Discover What Caused Satellite Device To Fail Officials Are Glum Some Are 'Spectacular' Senators Press Vanguard Study Seek To Match Soviet Bomber Bid Backed
President To Ask Authority To Cut Tariffs By 25%; Administration Is Expected To Seek 5-Year Renewal Of Reciprocal Trade Act Vigorous Battle Is Due Protectionists In Congress Marshal Forces For Attack --Law Expires June 30 Crucial Fight Looms Boggs To Challenge Coalition President To Ask 25% Tariff Slash
World Events — December 1957
Time Person of the Year — 1957
On the radio
Billboard Charts — December 5, 1957
On the bookshelf
On the television
Nielsen Top 10 — 1957–58 Season
Emmy Winners — 1957
At the movies
Box Office & Oscar Winners — December 5, 1957
On the field
Sports Champions — December 5, 1957
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