White House press conference in 1955

The transcript covers three main topics: the decrease in factory workforce and its economic implications, the situation in the Formosa Straits including evacuation plans and ceasefire possibilities, and the use of nuclear weapons in defense of Formosa and the Pescadores, along with the role of allies in such decisions.

What was the main concern regarding the factory workforce in January?

• An increase in the workforce

• A decrease in the workforce

• No change in the workforce

• A new factory opening

Who are involved in analyzing economic statistics regularly?

• Local government officials

• The United Nations

• Only the President

• Economic advisers and labor departments

What is the current status of the evacuation in the Formosa Straits?

• It is facing major issues

• It has been completed

• It is proceeding as planned

• It has been halted

What was the response of Red China and the United Nations to the ceasefire discussions?

• They proposed a new plan

• They ignored the discussions

• They declined and issued strong statements

• They agreed to a ceasefire

Under what conditions do understandings with allies apply regarding nuclear weapons?

• When the U.S. acts alone

• When allies are not informed

• When in concert with allies

• When there is no threat