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ad·lai steven·son

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  1. Stevenson, Adlai Stevenson, Adlai Ewing Stevensonnoun

    United States politician and diplomat (1900-1968)

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  1. adlai stevenson

    Adlai Stevenson was a prominent American politician and diplomat, best known for his roles as the governor of Illinois and as a United Nations ambassador. He was the Democratic Party's nominee for president in both 1952 and 1956 but lost to Republican Dwight D. Eisenhower on both occasions. Stevenson was noted for his intellectual demeanor, eloquent speeches, and advocacy for liberal causes such as education, civil rights, and disarmament. He served as U.S. ambassador to the United Nations from 1961 until his death in 1965.

  2. adlai stevenson

    Adlai Stevenson refers to two notable American politicians from the same family: 1. Adlai Stevenson I (1835–1914) was a U.S. Vice President under President Grover Cleveland from 1893 to 1897. He was a leader in the Democratic Party. 2. His grandson, Adlai Stevenson II (1900–1965) was a distinguished statesman and politician known for his intellectual demeanor and eloquent public speaking. He served as the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, the Governor of Illinois, and was the Democratic Party's nominee for President in 1952 and 1956 but lost both times to Republican Dwight D. Eisenhower.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of adlai stevenson in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of adlai stevenson in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

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  1. Robert Menendez:

    I believe in Adlai Stevenson's admonition that 'When I get the heat at home, I see the light in Washington,' if daughters and wives spoke to their dads and husbands, that would be a great start.

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