NOVEMBER 5, 1952

Full News Archive

• Headline: Eisenhower's Victory in California 1952. Impact: Eisenhower's victory in California led to the rise of avocado toast in hipster coffee shops, because, you know, the '50s needed more expensive breakfast options to distract from political discontent.. Fact: Did you know that Eisenhower was the first president to have a laundry list of breakfast options? Priorities, right?.
• Headline: Election Day Statements in 1952. Impact: Statements from the winner and loser set off a chain reaction that created the first-ever political emoji, because nothing says 'I conceded gracefully' like a sad face and a thumbs up.. Fact: Fun fact: Back then, concession speeches didn't come with a filter or a meme. Shocking, I know!.
• Headline: Oklahoma Re-elects G.O.P. After 24 Years. Impact: Oklahoma's G.O.P. win was the start of a decades-long debate over whether the state was a true swing state or just perpetually confused about its identity, like that one friend who can't decide on a college major.. Fact: Did you know that Oklahoma's state question is actually about whether they should keep changing their political affiliations every election cycle?.
• Headline: Sweep Seen In Utah. Impact: Utah's sweep led to a national obsession with Mormons and their oddly specific voting habits, spawning countless 'Mormon Mom' blogs that now dominate the internet.. Fact: Fun fact: Utah is home to the largest collection of casseroles and the longest running 'who's more polite' contest in the U.S..
• Headline: G.O.P. SLATE LEADS IN TEXAS REVERSAL; Eisenhower Appears Winner in Historic Upset, Climax of Hard-Fought Battle. Impact: Eisenhower's upset in Texas created a butterfly effect that led to the creation of more BBQ joints, as politicians realized that nothing wins over constituents like brisket.. Fact: Did you know that Texas has a higher population of BBQ restaurants than the number of votes cast in the last election? Priorities!.
• Headline: Stevenson Concedes the Victory As Weeping Backers Cry 'No, No'; STEVENSON TRIBUTE PAID TO EISFHOWER. Impact: Stevenson's concession speech inspired generations of politicians to cry on stage, paving the way for emotional breakdowns in future debates, and giving rise to the phrase 'crying for votes.'. Fact: Fun fact: Stevenson’s tears were said to be the inspiration for the 'sad politician' meme that came decades later!.
• Headline: Hill Battle Spurts in Korea; Allies Press 'Triangle' Fight; HILL FIGHT SPURTS IN CENTRAL KOREA. Impact: The battles in Korea not only shaped geopolitics but also led to a surprising surge in American war film production, because nothing screams 'entertainment' like real-life conflict.. Fact: Did you know that the fight for Heartbreak Hill was so intense that it inspired a whole genre of 'soldier' movies? Talk about a cinematic legacy!.
• Headline: TRUSTEE PETITIONS BALKED, U. N. HEARS; Filipino Says Colonial Powers Block Hearings -- Committee Invites Togoland Group. Impact: The U.N. hearings on colonialism sparked a global coffee shop debate culture where everyone suddenly became an expert on Togoland, leading to endless awkward conversations at parties.. Fact: Fun fact: The U.N. debates were so riveting that they almost made people forget about their coffee getting cold. Almost..
• Headline: G.O.P. HOUSE LIKELY; But the Senate Margin Hangs in the Balance of Two Close Races LODGE TRAILING RIVAL President Eisenhower May Lack a Working Majority in Congress REPUBLICANS GAIN SEATS IN CONGRESS. Impact: The Republican gains in Congress were the start of many nights spent debating whether or not the government actually knew what it was doing, leading to a national pastime of complaining over dinner.. Fact: Did you know that political dinners in the '50s were just as awkward as they are now, except with more plaid?.
• Headline: REPUBLICANS VICTORS ALL OUT IN DELAWARE. Impact: Delaware's Republican victories set the stage for future elections where candidates would spend more time debating how to pronounce 'Delaware' than what they stood for.. Fact: Fun fact: Delaware is so small that if you blink, you might miss an entire election cycle!.