Adlai Ewing Stevenson II (/ ˈ æ d l eɪ /; February 5, 1900 – July 14, 1965) was an American politician and diplomat who was the United States ambassador to the United Nations from 1961 until his death in 1965.

Feb 1, 2025 · Adlai E. Stevenson was a U.S. political leader and diplomat who helped found the United Nations (UN), where he served as chief U.S. delegate (1961–65); he is mainly remembered by his countrymen as the eloquent, witty, but unsuccessful Democratic candidate for the presidency in 1952 and 1956.

Adlai Ewing Stevenson II (February 5, 1900 – July 14, 1965) was an American politician. He ran against Dwight D. Eisenhower in the 1952 and 1956 elections, but he lost both times. He was the grandson of Vice President Adlai E. Stevenson. He was also the 31st Governor of …

Oct 12, 2018 · Adlai Stevenson II (February 5, 1900 – July 14, 1965) was an American politician known for his sharp wit, eloquence, and popularity among intellectuals and the so-called "egghead" vote in the United States.

The Adlai Archive contains a growing collection of annotated historic speeches, articles, images, and audio files by and about Adlai E. Stevenson II. 1952, September 1 - Adlai Stevenson II speaks to a Labor Day crowd in Detroit; courtesy Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library.

Adlai II distinguished himself as the 31st Governor of Illinois, two-time Democratic nominee for President of the United States, and served as the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations during the turbulent 1960s.

When World War II began, the Secretary of Navy picked him to be his top aide, and at the end of the war he became one of the major behind-the-scene players in creating the United Nations.

Forty-five years ago this Monday, July 19, 1965, Adlai E. Stevenson II was laid to rest at Evergreen Memorial Cemetery on Bloomington’s south side.

Adlai Ewing Stevenson II suffered a heart attack and died on July 14, 1965 in London, England. He is buried at Evergreen Memorial Cemetery in Bloomington. This collection contains magazine articles and speeches concerning Adlai E. Stevenson II.

Adlai Stevenson II served as the US Ambassador to the United Nations from 1961 to 1965, where he played a key role in addressing major international issues during the Cold War era.