U.S. presidential election, 1952

The U.S. presidential election of 1952 took place after over two years of stalemate in the Korean War and a volatile economy. Incumbent President Harry S Truman decided not to run, so the Democratic Party instead nominated Governor Adlai Stevenson of Illinois. The Republican Party countered with war hero General Dwight D. Eisenhower and won in a landslide.

Related Topics:
Korean War - Economy - President - Harry S Truman - Democratic Party - Governor - Adlai Stevenson - Illinois - Republican Party - Dwight D. Eisenhower

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