In America, any boy may become president. I suppose that’s just one of the risks that he takes.
Adlai E. Stevenson II Quotes
It will be helpful in our mutual objective to allow every man in America to look his neighbor in the face and see a man-not a color.
Similar Quotes
America must raise an empire of permanent duration, supported upon the grand pillars of Tr...
- Nathanael GreeneMy dream is of a place and a time where America will once again be seen as the last best h...
- Abraham LincolnPower in America today is control of the means of communication.
- Theodore H. WhiteLatin America owes its being to the European, and should not deny it...but, while acceptin...
- José VasconcelosAmerica has mitigated poverty by massively increasing pauperism.
- Adrian WooldridgeComments on: "Adlai E. Stevenson II Quotes: It will be helpful in our mutual objective to allow every man in..."
Birth: | 5th February, 1900 |
Death: | 14th July, 1965 |
Nationality: | American |
Profession: | Politician |
Adlai Ewing Stevenson II was an American politician and diplomat, noted for his intellectual demeanor, eloquent public speaking, and promotion of liberal causes in the Democratic Party. He served as the 31st Governor of Illinois, and received the Democratic Party's nomination for president in 1952 even though he had not campaigned in the primaries.
Related Authors
Advertisement
Today's Anniversary - 27th December
Births
- 1955 - Barbara Olson
- 1915 - William Howell Masters
- 1930 - Wilfrid Sheed
- 1931 - Scotty Moore
- 1969 - Sarah Vowell
Deaths
- 1994 - Marjorie Joyner
- 2003 - Alan Bates
- 1938 - Zona Gale
- 1985 - Potter Stewart
Quote of the day
Popular Topics
About Quoteswave
Our mission is to motivate, boost self confiedence and inspire people to Love life, live life and surf life with words.
Share with your friends