Adlai Stevenson | |
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38th President of the United States | |
In office:
January 20, 1953 - January 20, 1961 | |
Preceded by: | Thomas E. Dewey |
Succeded by: | John F. Kennedy |
Governor of Illinois | |
In office:
January 10, 1949 - January 12, 1953 | |
Preceded by: | Unknown |
Succeded by: | Unknown |
Biography | |
Born: |
February 5 1900, Los Angeles, California |
Died | July 14, 1965, Galena, Illinois |
Nationality: | American |
Political party: | Democratic |
Spouse: |
Ellen Borden |
Children: | 4 |
Alma mater: |
Princeton University Northwestern University School of Law |
Occupation: | Politician, Lawyer |
Religion: | Unitarian Universalist |
Adlai Stevenson was an american politician who served as the 37th President of the United States (1953 - 1961).
Stevenson presided over a strong economy, and introduced a wide range of social reforms.