Your Year in Headlines 1956 US Edition

LIFE IN 1956 is full of energy, optimism, and change. Across the world, nations rebuild, assert independence, and navigate a rapidly shifting political landscape. The United States elects Dwight D. Eisenhower for a second term, strikes challenge industries, and everyday life buzzes with hope as families adjust to postwar routines. Internationally, Japan rejoins the global community through the United Nations, while events like the Suez Crisis and the Hungarian Uprising hold the public’s  attention. 

Follow 1956 through authentic newspaper articles, curated from original reports of the time. This edition captures a year of achievement, resilience, and everyday life, exactly as it was reported when it happened.

Featuring:

– Elvis Presley’s rise and the birth of rock ’n’ roll
– Marty winning Best Picture at the Oscars
– Grace Kelly’s and Marilyn Monroe’s iconic marriages
– Don Larsen’s perfect game in the World Series
– The Melbourne Olympic Games and record-breaking performances
– The Suez Crisis and global diplomacy
– The Hungarian Uprising and the fight for freedom
– Japan’s return to the United Nations and global reconstruction

This book is an ideal gift for birthdays, anniversaries, special occasions or history enthusiasts. Choose from a range of covers and personalise your copy with a name and message to create a one-of-a-kind keepsake — a vivid snapshot of 1956 brought to life through contemporary newspapers.

Archivist insight: These newspaper articles are reproduced from original scan archives. Some pages may show blemishes or slight imperfections, reflecting the authenticity of the reports at the time.

Cover: Hardback

Size: Tabloid (29.8 cm x 36.4 cm)

Pages: 160+

Paper source: Our books use responsibly sourced paper from FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certified paper manufacturers.