December 8, 1968
By the winter of 1968, Johnson was in the White House and the federal minimum wage stood at $1.60/hr — the United States was escalating its commitment in Vietnam, with President Johnson publicly pledging to continue bombing campaigns in the north and appointing Clark Clifford as the new Secretary of Defense to replace Robert McNamara. On television, "The Andy Griffith Show" remained the top-rated program in the country, while Glen Campbell's "By the Time I Get to Phoenix" took home the Grammy Award for Album of the Year, reflecting the mainstream popularity of country-pop crossover sounds. The Boston Celtics claimed the NBA championship over the Los Angeles Lakers, and at the Winter Olympics in Grenoble, France, the United States finished with a total of 7 medals, including 1 gold, demonstrating a modest but competitive showing on the international stage.
On the cover
Magazine Covers — December 8, 1968
NY Times Headlines — Week of December 8, 1968
Nixon Again Pays Call On Johnson; Talk Far-Ranging; Middle East, Vietnam And Missile Curb Parley With Soviet Are Discussed Chafee Weighing Offer Post For Gov. Boe Indicated -- President-Elect Meets With Cabinet Choices Nixon Again Pays Call On Johnson; Staffs And Families Also Meet At White House Chafee Confirms Weighing Offer Post For Gov. Boe Indicated -- President-Elect Meets With Cabinet Choices
Front Page 2 -- No Title; Laird Plans Visit To The War Zone After He'S Sworn Nixon'S Defense Secretary Voices Hope For Vietnam Peace In The Next Year Maps Pentagon Review Announces He Will Set Up A Panel To Make Study Of Policy And Organization Laird Plans Visit To The War Zone
Rustin Regrets Lack Of A Negro In Nixon Cabinet; Gardner Says After Parley President-Elect Is Eager To Act On Urban Crisis Lack Of A Negro In Cabinet Noted
World Events — December 1968
Time Person of the Year — 1968
On the radio
Billboard Charts — December 8, 1968
Grammy Awards
On the bookshelf
On the television
Nielsen Top 10 — 1968–69 Season
Emmy Winners — 1968
At the movies
Box Office & Oscar Winners — December 8, 1968
Ebert 4-Star Films — December 8, 1968
On the field
Sports Champions — December 8, 1968
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