AUGUST 22, 1956

Full News Archive

• Headline: Eisenhower's Fighting Mood Unleashed. Impact: Eisenhower’s fighting mood sparked a nationwide trend of politicians needing to hype themselves up before speeches, leading to the invention of the 'political pump-up playlist'. Today, politicians might just need a good playlist to energize their base—or at least distract from their policies.. Fact: Did you know that Eisenhower once had a 'No Fighting' policy in the White House? Guess he was just saving it all for the convention!.
• Headline: Ladies Day at G.O.P. Convention Finds But One Team on the Field; A Hundred Republican Girl Cheerleaders Lead Demonstration in Support of Martin for Permanent Chairman Sure Bet for Chairman Hoorays for Herbert Hoover Bring Your Own Seconds You Never Had It So Free Pushes the Dump Button Pushes the Dump Button In Place of Herter, No Doubt. Impact: The appearance of cheerleaders at the G.O.P. convention inadvertently paved the way for political rallies to resemble high school pep rallies. Who knew democracy could come with pom-poms?. Fact: Did you know that cheerleading started as a male-only activity? So, ladies, welcome to the political arena—or should I say the cheerleading squad?.
• Headline: Iran Gets $5,000,000 Loan. Impact: This loan inadvertently set off a chain reaction of loans and debts that would lead to future economic complexities. The irony? Those loans were probably just for a highway that went nowhere.. Fact: Did you know that $5 million in the 1950s is equivalent to approximately $50 million today? So, there’s that fun fact to make you feel even poorer!.
• Headline: ALBANY HUNTS 'BOMBS'; 200 Evacuated From Theatre in Fourth Scare in 2 Days. Impact: This series of bomb scares led to the overuse of the term 'scare' in the media, which eventually resulted in the 24-hour news cycle being filled with far more dramatic headlines than necessary. Thanks, Albany!. Fact: Did you know that bomb scares were once just called 'annoying interruptions'? Now they’re the main event for local news stations!.
• Headline: Ship Explores Atlantic Trench; Takes Pictures 4½ Miles Deep. Impact: The exploration of the Atlantic Trench led to an obsession with oceanography and an unending quest for the next viral ocean documentary. Who knew deep-sea fish could be so photogenic?. Fact: Did you know that the pressure at 4.5 miles deep is equivalent to having about 17,000 pounds of weight on top of you? That’s one heavy selfie!.