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Ike & Bob - Stevenson, Adlai Ewing, II, [Democratic], 1952

 Item — BurtonHall Cold Storage: 1, PCC - Videocassette - 3/4 videocassette: 124
Identifier: P-2-27

Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents Sketch with voice-over discussing relationship of Eisenhower and Bob Taft. Includes song sung to the tune of Reuben, Reuben and a plug for Stevenson/Sparkman.

Dates

  • Creation: 1952

Conditions Governing Use

While the University owns the materials in its collection, it does not own copyright to any of the materials. It is the responsibility of the user to acquire any necessary copyright authorizations for use of the materials such as may be required.

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

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Preservica Public URL

Transcript - Full

Ike. Bob. Ike. Bob. I'm so glad we're friends again, Bob. Yes, Ike. We agree on everything. Let's never separate again, Bob. Never again, Ike. Bob. Ike. Bob. Ike. Will Ike and Bob really live happily ever after? Is the White House big enough for both of them? Stay tuned for a musical interlude. Reuben, Reuben, I've been thinking, Bob and Ike now think alike. With the General in the White House, who'd give the orders, Bob or Ike? Let's vote for Adly and John.

Repository Details

Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository

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