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Adlai E. Stevenson II, 1959

 File — Box: 61

Scope and Contents

A press release containing a copy of Adlai Stevenson’s speech “The Political Relevance of Moral Principle”, delivered at Constitution Hall, Washington DC on January 18, 1959 as the A. Powell Davies Memorial Lecture. 14 pages. The name “Adlai Stevenson” is written in blue pen on the verso of the final page, but it does not appear to match Stevenson’s usual signature.

Dates

  • 1959

Conditions Governing Access

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Biographical / Historical

Adlai Ewing Stevenson II (1900-1965) was an American politician who served as the governor of Illinois from 1949-1953, was the Democratic nominee for President in 1952 and 1956, and held the role of United States Ambassador to the United Nations from 1961 until his death.

Extent

From the Collection: 30 Cubic Feet (68 boxes)

Language of Materials

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Repository Details

Part of the Georgetown University Manuscripts Repository

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