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    • May 20, 1952
    Burl Ives voluntarily testifies before a congressional subcommittee in Washington, D.C., as the entertainment industry comes under political scrutiny for Communist ties. Ives denies any connection to the party
    Jan 2, 1953
    Marvin Rainwater holds his first recording session, cutting his debut single, "Heart's Hall Of Fame," at the Ben Adelman Studio in Washington, D.C. The backing band includes Roy Clark on guitar
    Jan 19, 1953
    Dorothy Shay, the Park Avenue Hillbilly, appears at one of Dwight Eisenhower's inaugural balls in Washington, D.C. Sid Caesar, Fred Waring and Abbott & Costello also perform for an audience that includes vice president Richard Nixon
    Nov 10, 1954
    The Iwo Jima Memorial, the world's largest bronze statue, is dedicated in Washington, D.C. Attending is Ira Hayes, one of the flagbearers depicted in the monument. Hayes will die two months later, inspiring the Johnny Cash hit "The Ballad Of Ira Hayes"
    Jan 17, 1955
    "Town And Country Time," produced by country music promoter Connie B. Gay, debuts on WMAL-TV in Washington, D.C. The daily half-hour show is hosted by Jimmy Dean. The cast includes George Hamilton IV and--in short order--Roy Clark
    Feb 18, 1955
    Congress authorizes president Dwight Eisenhower to award a gold medal to songwriter Irving Berlin. Among Berlin's compositions is "Blue Skies," which becomes a country hit for Willie Nelson in 1978
    Feb 24, 1955
    Eddy Arnold presents a special album to the Library of Congress designed by RCA, commemorating 30 million records sold
    Aug 15, 1955
    Pete Seeger refuses to name other members of left-wing groups while testifying before the House Un-American Activities Committee on Communism in Washington, D.C. Two years later, Seeger's song "Kisses Sweeter Than Wine" will become a country hit for Jimmie Rodgers
    Jul 26, 1956
    In a 373-9 vote, the House of Representatives cites eight entertainment figures, including singer/songwriter Pete Seeger, with contempt for alleged communist involvement. A year later, Seeger's "Kisses Sweeter Than Wine" becomes a country hit for Jimmie Rodgers
    Aug 14, 1956
    Hound dogs need friends, too: Washington, D.C., disc jockey Bob Rickman founds the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Elvis Presley
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