TV Guide: Online Video Guide Adlai Stevenson

Charlie Rose 2003: Charlie Rose (February 4, 2003)

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 20:42:24 -0500

Michael Isikoff Of Newsweek And Jeffrey Goldberg Of The New Yorker Take A Look At The Evidence Secretary Of State Colin Powell May Present At The United Nations Regarding Weapons Of Mass Destruction In Iraq. Also, Ted Sorensen, Former Adviser To President Kennedy, And Arthur Schlesinger, Former White House Adviser, Reflect Back On Adlai Stevenson'S Accusations The Soviet Union Had Missiles Stationed In Cuba. Finally, Author Stuart Eizenstat Discusses His Book, Imperfect Justice, About The Families Of Holocaust Victims.

RiffTrax Shorts: Why Vandalism?

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 03:41:52 -0500

From the guys who brought you Mystery Science Theater 3000 comes the classic short film Why Vandalism?, with their unique blend of comedic commentary. Why Vandalism? It's the one question that kept parents in the fifties up at night. Why would my boy turn to vandalism for thrills when they could be listening to Burl Ives 45s or campaigning for Adlai Stevenson? While they were pondering this, their boys were out vandalizing things. This short follows three boys--Jeff, Ron & Burger--who spend all their time hanging out together, complaining that none of them have any friends. Their positive attitude, combined with Burger's poverty, Ron's overbearing parents, and Jeff's bone-crushing stupidity, ensure that their descent into a vortex of vandalism will be a rapid one. If you've ever asked yourself "Why Vandalism?" or even just "Why?", you owe it to yourself to watch this short and get the answers you deserve! Mike, Kevin & Bill are on hand to riff this classic short from the wrong side of

Historic Speeches: Stevenson Confronts Soviets in Cuban Missile Crisis

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 20:29:23 -0500

On October 22, 1962, President Kennedy disclosed that U.S. spy planes had discovered the placement of Soviet offensive missiles in Cuba.

Historic Speeches: Adlai Stevenson Rejects Communist China's U.N. Admission

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 20:28:38 -0500

In 1961, the People's Republic of China, the most populous country in the world, was again denied admission into the United Nations.

Historic Speeches: Stevenson on Congolese Crisis

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 20:28:38 -0500

On February 15, 1961, U.S. Ambassador Adlai Stevenson addressed the United Nations General Assembly on the Congo crisis, pledged American support for the U.N.'s peacekeeping efforts, and warned against Cold War politics in the civil war.

Nixon on Transparent Leadership

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 20:27:59 -0500

Vice President candidate Richard Nixon said that he is confident that the people want him to stay on the ticket as he explains his way around accepting $18,000 in undisclosed campaign contributions in this History Channel video.

Nixon on the Common Touch

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 20:27:59 -0500

Eisenhower Defeats Stevenson

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 20:26:34 -0500

Eisenhower defeats Adlai Stevenson to become the 33rd President.

Campaign Spot: Taxi Driver and the Dog (1956)

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 20:25:32 -0500

In 1956, America was facing the threat of Communism, conflict in the Middle East over the Suez Canal, and domestic issues of wages, education, and family values. This spot dramatizes a "regular guy" out on his nightly walk with his dog.

Campaign Spot: The Man from Libertyville (1956)

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 20:25:32 -0500

Adlai Stevenson preferred appearing in weekly, live half-hour televised speeches, which were typical back then. In 1956, Stevenson's second try for the presidency, he agreed to a series of 5-minute campaign spots, which were cheaper to broadcast.

Campaign Spot: I Luv the Guv (1952)

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 20:25:31 -0500

Campaign spot a la early music video? This love song to Illinois Governor Adlai Stevenson celebrates his accomplishments while taking a swipe at Eisenhower.

Campaign Spot: Ike For President (1952)

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 20:25:31 -0500

Madison Avenue ad exec Rossier Reeves, who had created M&M's "Melts in your mouth, not in your hands" campaign, convinced Eisenhower that short spots placed before or after popular tv shows, such as I Love Lucy, would reach more viewers.

Historic Speeches: Adlai Stevenson Runs for President

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 20:25:08 -0500

On July 26, 1952, Governor Adlai E. Stevenson of Illinois was nominated for the presidency at the Democratic National Convention.

Stevenson Confronts Soviets

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 20:25:08 -0500

On the brink of a nuclear war, US Ambassador Adlai Stevenson asks Russia if they had nuclear weapons stationed in Russia. What did Russia say? Watch this History Channel video to discover the answer to this question.

Historic Campaign Ads: "I Like Ike" Eisenhower, 1952

Sat, 25 Oct 2008 02:55:20 -0500

This political ad, paid for by Citizens for Eisenhower, supports Dwight D. Eisenhower for the 1952 presidential election. The ad is most notable for its catchy campaign jingle.

Adlai Stevenson Ad

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 14:30:55 -0500

weird campain ad. Ike is Eisenhower and Bob is Senator Robert Taft of Ohio

Eisenhower: Wins Election

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 08:46:11 -0500

Eisenhower defeats Adlai Stevenson to become the 33rd President.

Adlai Stevenson: Confronts Zorin During General Assembly

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 08:41:59 -0500

On October 25, Adlai Stevenson, the U.S. ambassador to the U.N. and a member of EX-COMM, Kennedy's crisis team, confronted Soviet Ambassador Valerian Zorin in front of the U.N. General Assembly.