This portrait of the Democratic nominee for President who twice lost to Eisenhower traces Adali Stevenson’s career from Governor of Illinois to UN Ambassador. In the process, it illuminates a whole political era in post-World War II American history and explores themes that remain predominant in politics today: the American ambivalence toward intellectuals in politics, anti-liberalism, the electorate’s preoccupation with the personality of politicians, and the influence of television. The program is divided into two parts: the first, 1952, deals primarily with Stevenson’s nomination by the Democratic Party—one of the few genuine drafts in American political history; the second, Dura Est Ovicipitum Via (The Way of the Egghead Is Hard), examines Stevenson’s interest in the Third World and his quest for a resolution of Cold War tensions.

Films Media Group

Stevenson, Adlai E. -- (Adlai Ewing), -- 1900-1965, Political campaigns -- United States -- History -- 20th century, Presidential candidates -- United States -- History -- 20th century

Schlesinger, Andrew (director), Schlesinger, Andrew (writer), Schlesinger, Andrew (producer), Peck, Gregory (narrator), Duchin, Peter (composer), WTTW (Television station : Chicago, Ill.) (producer)

01:27:50 (HH:MM:SS)

English

adult/continuing education, higher education, high school (grades 10-12), college

Name	Films Media Group (Firm)
Role	publisher
Telephone	800-257-5126
Address	200 Metro Blvd., Suite 124, Hamilton, NJ 08619
Email	[email protected]

1990-01-01

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