Ike and Problems and Issues - Eisenhower, Dwight David, [Republican], 1952
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Description of Eisenhower's stance on censorship, his definition of democracy and his determination to clean up the mess in Washington. Includes footage of the White House, Washington Monuments, and Republican convention.
Dates
- Creation: 1952
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Biographical / Historical
The Political Communication Collection, located in the Carl Albert Center Congressional Research and Studies Center Archives, contains political television and radio commercials from the beginning of the 20th century through the present day.
Full Extent
From the Series: 14,137 Items (14,137 items (This series includes United States Office of President Campaign Ads from 1912-2016): Each item within this collection falls under the following categories: 16mm film reels, VHS videotape, 3/4" U-Matic videotape, 1" and 2" tap, Beta SP, Betamax, Mini DV, DVD, and born-digital video formats.)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: Hold
Transcription - Full
What will Eisenhower do about cleaning up purveyors of influence in Washington? President Truman has made an abortive attempt to clean up the mess in Washington. Eisenhower will clean it up for real. Who will Eisenhower surround himself with if he becomes president? He will come to Washington without commitments. Keep in mind that in every step of his remarkable career, he has surrounded himself with outstanding talent, and that throughout his life of significant accomplishments, he has won the determined cooperation of other great men. Thus, at shape, he brought in, in addition to military people, top civilian talent of the United States and Europe. What is Eisenhower's position on censorship in America? Eisenhower says, In my opinion, censorship is a stupid and shallow way to approach the solution to any problem. It is quite clear that if the freedom of the press should disappear, all other freedoms that we enjoy should disappear. What is Eisenhower's definition of democracy? He says, For my own part, in seeking some definition for the word democracy, I believe this one satisfies me more than any other. Democracy is the political expression of a deeply felt religion. If General Eisenhower wins the nomination, what kind of a political campaign will he wage? Eisenhower has given us these words, If by any chance it should come about that the Republican Party does name me as its standard bearer, I am determined to lead the entire organization into a fight in which there will be no cessation, no rest, and no lack of intensity until the final decision is made.
Repository Details
Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository