December 2, 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 — December 2, 1963
NY Times Headlines — Week of December 2, 1963
U.S. Aides Favor Efforts To End Soviet-China Rift; Back Moscow'S Move To Resume Talks On Ideological Dispute--Delegates Clash At Warsaw Conference U.S. Aides Favor End Of Red Rift Prevailing View Noted
U.S. Renews Call To Soviet To Join In Moon Venture; Stevenson Tells U.N. Group Johnson Backs Kennedy'S Offer Of Cooperation Space Study Proposed Sharing Of Preliminary Data Suggested As First Step To Lunar Exploration Moves Not Specified Soviet Reaction Cautious U.S. Bids Russia Join Moon Effort Accord On Law Praised Concessions On Both Sides
Home Predicts New Gains In Relations With Soviet; Briton Cites Concern On Chinese Border And Fear Of Nuclear War As Factors Favoring An Accord On Arms Home Sees Gains In Soviet Stand Erhard Seeks French Harmony
China Is Reported Losing Soviet Arms; China Reported Losing Arms And
Panel On Slaying Meets Tommorrow; Assassination To Be Studied --F.B.I. 'Probably' Will Find Oswald Acted Alone Special Commission Investigating Assassination Holds First Meeting Tomorrow Procedure Steps Will Be Mapped F.B.I. Report, Due Nextweek, Will 'Probably' Conclude Oswald Acted Alone Warnings Given Charge By Senator
Johnson Appeals For Aid Of Labor And Businessmen; In 2 White House Meetings, He Seeks Help To Get Tax Cut And Spur Economy Both Groups Back Him Civil Rights Battle Urged-- N.A.M., Here, Offers Its Support To President Support Is Offered Automation Study Asked Johnson Appeals For Aid In 2 Talks 'No Reason To Be Scared'
World Events — December 1963
Time Person of the Year — 1963
On the radio
Billboard Charts — December 2, 1963
Grammy Awards
On the bookshelf
On the television
Nielsen Top 10 — 1963–64 Season
Emmy Winners — 1963
At the movies
Box Office & Oscar Winners — December 2, 1963
Ebert 4-Star Films — December 2, 1963
On the field
Sports Champions — December 2, 1963
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