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- Dwight D. Eisenhower Campaign Button, 1952-1956 - 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. "I Like Ike" became his popular campaign slogan.
- 1952-1956
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Dwight D. Eisenhower Campaign Button, 1952-1956
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. "I Like Ike" became his popular campaign slogan.
- 1950 Lincoln Presidential Limousine Used by Dwight D. Eisenhower - This massive convertible Lincoln was built for President Harry S Truman in 1950, but it is most associated with Truman's successor Dwight D. Eisenhower, who used the car from 1952 until 1960. Eisenhower added the distinctive plastic "bubble top." Presidents John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson also used this car as a spare until its retirement in 1967.
- 1950-1967
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1950 Lincoln Presidential Limousine Used by Dwight D. Eisenhower
This massive convertible Lincoln was built for President Harry S Truman in 1950, but it is most associated with Truman's successor Dwight D. Eisenhower, who used the car from 1952 until 1960. Eisenhower added the distinctive plastic "bubble top." Presidents John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson also used this car as a spare until its retirement in 1967.
- Parade-Goers Greeting President Dwight D. Eisenhower, Seoul, South Korea, 1960 - United States Secret Service agent Morgan L. Gies was responsible for White House vehicles from 1941 to 1967, serving five presidents. This photograph from his personal collection shows President Dwight D. Eisenhower's motorcade during a 1960 visit to South Korea. Agent Gies is driving the follow-up car directly behind the President's preferred 1950 Lincoln "Bubble-top" limousine.
- June 01, 1960
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Parade-Goers Greeting President Dwight D. Eisenhower, Seoul, South Korea, 1960
United States Secret Service agent Morgan L. Gies was responsible for White House vehicles from 1941 to 1967, serving five presidents. This photograph from his personal collection shows President Dwight D. Eisenhower's motorcade during a 1960 visit to South Korea. Agent Gies is driving the follow-up car directly behind the President's preferred 1950 Lincoln "Bubble-top" limousine.
- Dwight Eisenhower Campaign Button, 1952 - 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. "I Like Ike" became his popular campaign slogan.
- 1952
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Dwight Eisenhower Campaign Button, 1952
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. "I Like Ike" became his popular campaign slogan.
- President Dwight D. Eisenhower Riding in Parade, Seoul, South Korea, 1960 - United States Secret Service agent Morgan L. Gies was responsible for White House vehicles from 1941 to 1967, serving five presidents. This photograph from his personal collection shows President Dwight D. Eisenhower's motorcade during a 1960 visit to South Korea. Agent Gies is driving the follow-up car directly behind the President's preferred 1950 Lincoln "Bubble-top" limousine.
- June 01, 1960
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President Dwight D. Eisenhower Riding in Parade, Seoul, South Korea, 1960
United States Secret Service agent Morgan L. Gies was responsible for White House vehicles from 1941 to 1967, serving five presidents. This photograph from his personal collection shows President Dwight D. Eisenhower's motorcade during a 1960 visit to South Korea. Agent Gies is driving the follow-up car directly behind the President's preferred 1950 Lincoln "Bubble-top" limousine.
- Dwight "Ike" Eisenhower Earring, 1952-1956 - 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.
- 1952-1956
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Dwight "Ike" Eisenhower Earring, 1952-1956
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.
- "Partio" Cart Used by Dwight Eisenhower, circa 1960 - The upscale Partio -- an all-in-one electric range, charcoal barbeque, and rotisserie -- evokes America's sense of optimism during the Eisenhower era. This particular example was owned by Dwight D. Eisenhower and used by the former President at his Palm Springs, California, home. Vivid postwar styling aside, the Partio points forward to the present day interest in well-appointed outdoor living, as served up in lifestyle magazines and lavish catalogues.
- circa 1960
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"Partio" Cart Used by Dwight Eisenhower, circa 1960
The upscale Partio -- an all-in-one electric range, charcoal barbeque, and rotisserie -- evokes America's sense of optimism during the Eisenhower era. This particular example was owned by Dwight D. Eisenhower and used by the former President at his Palm Springs, California, home. Vivid postwar styling aside, the Partio points forward to the present day interest in well-appointed outdoor living, as served up in lifestyle magazines and lavish catalogues.
- "I Like Ike" License Plate Topper, 1952 - 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. "I Like Ike" became his popular campaign slogan.
- 1952
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"I Like Ike" License Plate Topper, 1952
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. "I Like Ike" became his popular campaign slogan.
- "Ike" Dress, Worn by Elizabeth Chambers Firestone during the Dwight Eisenhower Campaign, 1952 -
- 1952
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"Ike" Dress, Worn by Elizabeth Chambers Firestone during the Dwight Eisenhower Campaign, 1952
- Flag of Pakistan Used on Eisenhower's Presidential Limousine, 1959 - United States Secret Service agent Morgan L. Gies was responsible for White House vehicles from 1941 to 1967. This flag of Pakistan is from his personal collection. It flew on President Dwight D. Eisenhower's presidential limousine during an eleven-nation goodwill tour in December 1959.
- December 01, 1959
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Flag of Pakistan Used on Eisenhower's Presidential Limousine, 1959
United States Secret Service agent Morgan L. Gies was responsible for White House vehicles from 1941 to 1967. This flag of Pakistan is from his personal collection. It flew on President Dwight D. Eisenhower's presidential limousine during an eleven-nation goodwill tour in December 1959.