February 23, 1963
By the winter of 1963, Kennedy was in the White House and the federal minimum wage stood at $1.25/hr — the Pentagon was requesting funds for a new network of radio satellites designed to keep American military forces connected around the world, part of a broader push to modernize strategic communications during the Cold War. On screen and on the radio, audiences were watching "The Dick Van Dyke Show" take home the Emmy for comedy while Steve Lawrence held the top spot on the charts with "Go Away Little Girl." The Chicago Bears had claimed the NFL championship, and halfway around the world, the Second Vatican Council had completed its second session in Rome, marking a landmark moment in the history of the Catholic Church.
On the cover
Magazine Covers — February 23, 1963
NY Times Headlines — Week of February 23, 1963
Joint Atom Unit In Nato Periled By Congressmen; Plan To Share Warheads Is Derided By Leaders As Illegal And Risky Kennedy Modifies Terms Merchant'S Hands Tied Joint Atomic Group In Nato Is Endangered By Congressmen Group Has Veto Power Law Amendments Needed Nato Leaders Concerned Von Hassel Coming Sunday
7 In Nato Back U.S. Plan For Allied Polaris Fleet; Cost Considered By U.S. U.S. Wins Backing For Polaris Unit U.S. Asks No Privileges Conventional War Question Economic Argument
Saigon Reported Avoiding Clashes; U.S. Advisers Find Tendency To Let Reds Escape Vietnam Accused Of Avoiding War Stalemate In The Delta Targets With No Enemies 13 Guerrillas Killed
M'Namara Gives Warning On Cuba; Indicates U.S. Would Block Any Combat Operation By Soviet Men There Deny Receiving Any Hint M'Namara Gives Warning On Cuba Departmental Comment Other Carriers Sail
Program Is Broad; Kennedy Urges Speed On Ballot Suits-- Asks School Aid Warning To Unions Anniversary Noted President Gives Civil Rights Plan
World Events — February 1963
Time Person of the Year — 1963
On the radio
Billboard Charts — February 23, 1963
Grammy Awards
On the bookshelf
On the television
Nielsen Top 10 — 1962–63 Season
Emmy Winners — 1963
At the movies
Box Office & Oscar Winners — February 23, 1963
Ebert 4-Star Films — February 23, 1963
On the field
Sports Champions — February 23, 1963
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