Dwight "Ike" Eisenhower Earring, 1952-1956
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Artifact Overview
In the early 1950s, Dwight Eisenhower or "Ike" was one of the most admired living Americans. Both parties courted the trusted World War II military leader sure that Eisenhower would win if he ran for president. He would. "Ike" declared he was a Republican and in 1952 easily defeated his Democratic opponent, Adlai Stevenson.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Earring (Jewelry)
Date Made
1952-1956
Subject Date
1952-1956
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2002.0.25.54
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Metal
Dimensions
Height: 0.5 in
Width: 0.625 in
Length: 0.75 in
Inscriptions
IKE
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