Hydrogen Bomb
Truman announces that the US had developed the nuclear hydrogen bomb
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1953 in United States of America
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January
Nuclear Power
Truman announces that the US had developed the hydrogen bomb
Public School 117 Truancy
By January 16, 1953, Oswald had attended only a small fraction of his scheduled days at Public School 117 and had failing grades in most subjects.
Government
Inaugurated President of the USA, 34th
Vice Presidency
Inaugurated Vice President of USA, only 40 the 2nd youngest in American history
First Eisenhower Cabinet Takes Office
Cabinet members begin taking office on the day after Eisenhower's inauguration.
Film
Monroe continued to attract attention with her revealing outfits in publicity events, most famously at the Photoplay awards in January 1953, where she won the "Fastest Rising Star" award
Secretry of State
Appointed Secretry of State
Seventh Fleet Taiwan Neutralization Ended
Ends the Truman-era neutralization of the Taiwan Strait by the U.S. Seventh Fleet.
March
Department of Health Education and Welfare Created
The Department of Health, Education and Welfare is created during Eisenhower's first months in office.
Truancy Court Petition
A school attendance officer filed a court petition on March 12, 1953, alleging that Oswald had been excessively absent from school.
Public School 44 Registration
Lee registered at Public School 44 on March 23, 1953, after court proceedings increased pressure for him to resume attendance.
Operation Ajax
Supports CIA-backed plans to overthrow Iranian prime minister Mohammad Mossadegh.
Operation Ajax
Supports CIA-backed plans to overthrow Iranian prime minister Mohammad Mossadegh.
Political Support
Supports CIA-backed plans to overthrow Iranian prime minister Mohammad Mossadegh.
April
Chance for Peace Address
Delivers the Chance for Peace address, calling for reduced international tensions and warning about the economic burden of armaments.
Youth House Remand
A New York judge declared Oswald a truant on April 16, 1953, and remanded him to Youth House for psychiatric study.
Federal Employee Security Program
Issues Executive Order 10450 establishing a government-wide security program for federal employment.
Hartogs Treatment Recommendation
Psychiatrist Renatus Hartogs recommended probation, child-guidance treatment for Lee, and family-agency assistance rather than immediate institutional placement.
Youth House Psychological Testing
While remanded to Youth House, Lee underwent psychological tests and interviews with a social worker, probation officer, and psychiatric staff.
May
Court Parole Release
Justice McClancy released Lee on parole until September 24 and requested referral to the Community Service Society for treatment.
World Champion
44th pro boxing victoryt, knocking out former champ, Jersey Joe Walcott, at Chicago Stadium in two minutes
July
East German Food Relief Programme
Announces a large-scale American food-relief programme for East Germans following the June uprising.
Armistice
An armistice is agreed, south Koreas independence is secured
Independence of South Korea
An armistice is agreed, south Koreas independence is secured
Independence of United States of America
An armistice is agreed, south Koreas independence is secured
Small Business Administration Created
Signs the Small Business Act, creating the United States Small Business Administration.
August
United States Information Agency Established
The United States Information Agency begins operations as the administration consolidates overseas information programs.
Operation Big Switch Repatriation
Large-scale exchange of prisoners begins after the Korean armistice under Operation Big Switch.
Government
Appointed Chairman of the President's committee on Government Contracts
September
Victory-Liston
Liston makes his professional debut knocking out Don Smith in the first round in St. Louis
Victory-Liston
Liston makes his professional debut knocking out Don Smith in the first round in St. Louis
Marriage
Marries Jacqueline Bouvier
Public School 44 Eighth Grade
Lee entered eighth grade at Public School 44 on September 14, 1953, while still under juvenile-court supervision.
Death of Edwin Powell Hubble
Edwin Powell Hubble dies in San Marino, California.
October
New Look National Security Strategy
Approves the NSC 162/2 framework associated with the New Look strategy, emphasizing deterrence and a strong nuclear posture.
November
Big Brothers Referral
The court continued Lee's parole and directed his probation officer to contact the Big Brothers counseling service for possible assistance.
December
1st Playboy Magazine
The first Playboy magazine is published, Marilyn Monroe is on the cover
The first Playboy magazine is published, Marilyn Monroe
The first Playboy magazine is published, Marilyn Monroe is on the cover
Bermuda Atomic Information Conference
Begins talks with British and French leaders at Bermuda, including discussion of atomic information and Western strategy.
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