Ike 125 Series: John Robert Greene Sets the Record Straight on the '52 Presidential Race
The
third program in the Ike 125 lecture series commemorating the 125th
anniversary of the birth of Dwight David Eisenhower will be presented by
John Robert Greene, Cazenovia College history professor and noted
presidential scholar. The title of Greene's program is "Liking Ike and
Adlai: New Thoughts on the 1952 Presidential Election."
Greene
in Abilene Kansas on Wednesday, August 5 at noon for a Brown Bag Lunch
program, including light hors d'oeuvres, at the Eisenhower Presidential
Library Visitors Center Auditorium.
Many myths and legends come out of presidential campaigns. Greene refutes the myth that neither Eisenhower nor Stevenson really wanted to run in '52 but were talked into it by supporters and then were less than fully engaged in their respective campaigns. According to Greene, Ike was an adept and effective campaigner, and Stevenson was also in control of his campaign.
The author of "The Crusade: The Presidential Election of 1952," Greene is a specialist on American political history, especially the presidency. He has written or edited 17 books and served as a commentator and script adviser for PBS and the History Channel.
Ike 125 is made possible by the generous support of the W.T. Kemper Foundation - Commerce Bank, Trustee. The Ike 125 series examines the legacy of the greatest soldier-statesman of the 20th century - from his unquestionably brilliant wartime command to two terms as U.S. President that are viewed with increasing favor by historians and political scientists. It was a time of momentous change, bringing historic civil rights legislation, the Interstate Highway System, space exploration, and a prudent foreign policy that gave the country eight years of peace and prosperity. The series lends fresh analysis and new views of the plain-spoken Kansan who became a model of leadership.
Future programs in the six-month series will be held Sept. 17-18 and Oct. 13-14.
Additional details of the Ike 125 series may be found on www.eisenhower.archives.gov.
Many myths and legends come out of presidential campaigns. Greene refutes the myth that neither Eisenhower nor Stevenson really wanted to run in '52 but were talked into it by supporters and then were less than fully engaged in their respective campaigns. According to Greene, Ike was an adept and effective campaigner, and Stevenson was also in control of his campaign.
The author of "The Crusade: The Presidential Election of 1952," Greene is a specialist on American political history, especially the presidency. He has written or edited 17 books and served as a commentator and script adviser for PBS and the History Channel.
Ike 125 is made possible by the generous support of the W.T. Kemper Foundation - Commerce Bank, Trustee. The Ike 125 series examines the legacy of the greatest soldier-statesman of the 20th century - from his unquestionably brilliant wartime command to two terms as U.S. President that are viewed with increasing favor by historians and political scientists. It was a time of momentous change, bringing historic civil rights legislation, the Interstate Highway System, space exploration, and a prudent foreign policy that gave the country eight years of peace and prosperity. The series lends fresh analysis and new views of the plain-spoken Kansan who became a model of leadership.
Future programs in the six-month series will be held Sept. 17-18 and Oct. 13-14.
Additional details of the Ike 125 series may be found on www.eisenhower.archives.gov.
The Eisenhower Presidential Library, Museum and Boyhood Home, a nonpartisan federal institution, is part of the Presidential Libraries network operated by the National Archives and Records Administration. Presidential Libraries promote understanding of the presidency and the American experience. We preserve and provide access to historical materials, support research, and create interactive programs and exhibits that educate and inspire.
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