Adlai Stevenson - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | February 05, 1900 |
|---|---|
| Birthplace | Los Angeles, California, United States |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius - (see also Adlai Stevenson's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Rat |
| Generation | Lost Generation |
| Known For | Democratic presidential nominee (1952, 1956), Governor of Illinois, U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations |
Intro
Adlai Stevenson II was an American politician and diplomat who served as the 31st Governor of Illinois and twice as the Democratic nominee for President of the United States in the 1950s. He later served as the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations during the administration of President John F. Kennedy.
Early Life & Background
Adlai Stevenson II was born on February 5, 1900, in Los Angeles, California. He was part of the prominent Stevenson political family; his grandfather, Adlai Stevenson I, served as Vice President of the United States under Grover Cleveland. He graduated from Princeton University and earned a law degree from Northwestern University.
Career Highlights
- Served as the 31st Governor of Illinois from 1949 to 1953
- Democratic nominee for President of the United States in 1952 and 1956, losing both times to Dwight D. Eisenhower
- Appointed U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations from 1961 to 1965
- Played a key role during the Cuban Missile Crisis in representing the U.S. at the United Nations
Trivia
- Stevenson's eloquent public speaking style was widely acclaimed.
- His grandfather, Adlai Stevenson I, was also a vice president of the United States.
- He was known for his wit and intelligence, earning the nickname 'The Thinking Man's Candidate.'
FAQs
People also ask
Adlai Stevenson was born the 5 February 1900.
Los Angeles, California, United States.
On His Birth-Day
About February 5th, 1900, in brief:
- Day of the week: February 5th, 1900 was a Monday
- Zodiac Sign: Aquarius (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- Popular movie: The Tribulations of an Amateur Photographer directed by
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