Video: 'CBS News Election Coverage: November 4, 1952' (coverage begins at 8:00 p.m. EST)
(Tuesday, November 4, 1952, during the 1952 United States presidential election) — Republican General of the Army Dwight D. Eisenhower of New York was elected the 34th president of the United States today, defeating Democratic Governor Adlai Stevenson of Illinois. Continue reading Republican Dwight D. Eisenhower elected 34th president of the United States, defeating Democrat Adlai Stevenson 70 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 4 1952)