Adlai E. Stevenson

Stevenson defines patriotism to veterans as the love of something, not the fear of something.

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Memorial Day feature for WNYC. Narrator Burgess Meredith. Biographies of FDR, Truman, Eisenhower, JFK, Stevenson, MacArthur. Excerpts of their speeches.

"Sounds of History" Memorial Day special presented by ...

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Opens with introduction of honored guests.

Doris Mays sings the National Anthem, followed by the invocation by Father Ford.

Marian Anderson reads a short writing by Eleanor Roosevelt.

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Opens with room noise. Stevenson addresses the press corp at approximately 5 minutes in.

Questions from members of the press to Adlai Stevenson. He discusses the United State's ...

On the first anniversary of her death.

A dedication on the first anniversary of her death.

Toastmaster Richard Patterson hosts this luncheon to honor Eugene R Black, former President of the World Bank, on the occasion of his retirement. Patterson introduces each speaker who adds their laudatory messages.

Governor Adlai Stevenson describes Eugene black as the best doctor for sick financial institutions. US ...

United Nations session - Ambassador Adlai Stevenson talking about nuclear testing and nuclear test ban treaty. Challenges Soviet Union to sign a test ban treaty. Representative ...

Various educators celebrate the Columbia University Bicentennial at "Conference Four." The theme of the conference was "education, health, [religion], and social services as they affect the citizen today."
Speakers include Dwight D. Eisenhower; Eleanor Roosevelt, Adlai Stevenson, along with university presidents, government secretaries, and educators.

The program ...

Stevenson concedes.

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National Commander of the American Legion, Donald R. Wilson introduces Governor Adlai Stevenson.

Speaks of equality regardless of race or religion. References attacks against General Marshall (presumably by ...