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September 9, 1956

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Headlines from September 9, 1956

THE NATION; Campaign Prelude 'Tough' and 'Moderate' FOREIGN POLICY DEFENSE POLICY PROSPERITY Report on Economy Javits & Critics In Executive Session On the Stand Opposed by A.L.P. Minton Steps Down Dio Indicted Intimidation Charged

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Formally, the Presidential campaign begins this week in Pennsylvania. On Wednesday President Eisenhower will hold a rally for some 400-500 leaders at his Gettysburg farm. On Thursday Adlai E. Stevenson will make his first nationwide television speech of the campaign from a fund-raising dinner in Harrisburg.

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Historical Events

Elvis Presley

1956Elvis Presley appears on The Ed Sullivan Show for the first time.[โ€ ]

Elvis Aaron Presley was an American singer and actor. Referred to as the "King of Rock and Roll", he is regarded as one of the most significant cultural figures of the 20th century. Presley's sexually provocative performance style, combined with a mix of influences across color lines during a transformative era in race relations, brought both great success and initial controversy.

Historical Context for September 9, 1956

In 1956, the world population was approximately 2,795,409,994 people[โ€ ]