January 2, 1965
By the winter of 1965, Johnson was in the White House and the federal minimum wage stood at $1.25/hr — the United States was deepening its military commitment in Vietnam, with American advisors and South Vietnamese forces working to stabilize a fragile government in Saigon amid ongoing political turmoil. On television, "Bonanza" was the country's top-rated show, while moviegoers were packing theaters to see "Goldfinger," the James Bond film that became the year's biggest box office hit. The Green Bay Packers had claimed the NFL championship, the same winter that Winston Churchill, who had received an honorary American citizenship in 1963, died in London at age 90, marking the end of an era that millions of Americans had lived through firsthand.
On the cover
Magazine Covers — January 2, 1965
NY Times Headlines — Week of January 2, 1965
Kosygin Pledges '65 Peace Effort; Premier Tells Tokyo Editor Soviet Seeks Relaxation -- Urges Increased Trade
Congress Convenes Today Amid Leadership Battles; Johnson To Speak Tonight; Caucuses To Vote G.O.P. Chief In House And Whip In Senate Will Be Elected Congress Meets Today Amid Leadership Fights; Johnson Speaks Tonight
Will Go Abroad; Stresses Education In Message At Capitol On State Of Union President Invites The Soviet Leaders To Visit U.S. And Accept A Tv Exchange Johnson Reports State Of Nation In Address To Congress He Stresses Education Aid -- Plans To Go Abroad
World Events — January 1965
Time Person of the Year — 1965
On the radio
Billboard Charts — January 2, 1965
Grammy Awards
On the bookshelf
On the television
Nielsen Top 10 — 1964–65 Season
Emmy Winners — 1965
At the movies
Box Office & Oscar Winners — January 2, 1965
Ebert 4-Star Films — January 2, 1965
On the field
Sports Champions — January 2, 1965
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