The Beatles enjoying themselves at a press conference. (Photo by Marion S. Trikosko, U.S. News & World Report Magazine Photograph Collection, Library of Congress)

They Got Here With a Little Help from Their Friends

Jesse Remedios

This may be hard to believe, but once upon a time record companies did not believe the Beatles could have a successful career in America. Yes, you read that right. The Beatles. Not having success. Crazy right? Luckily, for all of us, one teenager knew better and lit the fuse for Beatlemania with a simple letter to her local D.C. radio station.