1955 1963 facts

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The USS Iowa carried nuclear shells called “Katie’s” from 1955 to 1963. The ships guns had an effective range of only 20 miles, and the nuclear rounds had a 15-20 kiloton yield.

The federal poverty level in United States is $12,490/year for one person. It's based on a a 1955 measure of how much the average 'economy' meal plan costs per month multiplied by 3. It was put in effect in 1963-64...And it unbelievably it's measured the same way today. You make 20K , you gold

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