The Stevenson Story
The Stevenson Story
The Stevenson Story "After a distinguished career in public service, and as Governor of Illinois, Adlai Stevenson is chosen at the Democratic National Convention to lead his party in the 1952 presidential campaign. Presented as a public service feature, 'The Stevenson Story' is the second of two features on the coming elections. First presented was 'The Eisenhower Story.' "
The Stevenson Story
Adlai Stevenson selects a book from library shelf and peruses it (intellectual?). Tilt down Illinois State Capitol building in Springfield. Statue of Abraham Lincoln. A man wearing a hat (Stevenson?) lifts a young boy to stand next to the statue of Lincoln. Exterior large house in Bloomington, Illinois. Stevenson's sister, Mrs. Ernest Ives, looks through a family photo album; over the shoulder shots of photos including the first Adlai Stevenson (vice president under Grover Cleveland) with the baby who is his grandson and namesake; Adlai as a boy, young man. WWII, men climb down stairs probably departing naval ship. CU certificate of award to Stevenson for distinguished civilian service. VS early meetings concerning the beginning of the United Nations.
The Stevenson Story
VS Adlai Stevenson relaxing on porch with his wife, two sons, and a Dalmatian dog. Stevenson is sworn in (oath of office) as Governor of Illinois. Stevenson drinks milk, eats sandwich while working with his secretary (working lunch). VS DNC in Chicago; Stevenson clasps hand of running mate Senator John J. Sparkman. Shot of two volume set of books called "The People Shall Judge." Stevenson speaks to the camera about alleged federal government corruption: "One dishonest official is one too many." Stevenson waves to crowds of supporters from train, then car, at various campaign stops. Stevenson speaks to a huge crowd of veterans, saying, "Communism is abhorrent... yet, as I have said before, we must take care not to burn down the barn to kill the rat." Stevenson stumps amid crowd of farmers. Stevenson speaks to crowd regarding the Taft-Hartley Act: "...it was biased and politically inspired... has not improved labor relations..." VS Stevenson shaking hands with people. Adlai speaks to camera about founders of the country and walking in their footsteps: "We must imagine greatly, we must dare greatly, we must act greatly, confident that thus our forward movement cannot be halted."