Adlai Stevenson II

@Democrats, Birthday and Family ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Adlai Stevenson II was the 31st Governor of Illinois Democrats American Harvard University Northwestern University Princeton University Leaders Political Leaders Diplomats Aquarius Celebrities Born into an affluent political family, Adlai Stevenson II was the grandson of Adlai E. Stevenson I, former Vice President of the United States. He served as the 5th United States Ambassador to the United Nations and the 31stGovernor of Illinois. He was deeply interested in politics from an early age and often discussed it with other politicians, when he visited his grandfather. Blessed with impeccable oratory skills and intellectual demeanour, he is widely regarded as one of the greatest political figures of his time. All through his political career, Adlai E. Stevenson II played a pivotal role in promoting liberal causes and brought foreign policy to the forefront in the political agenda of the United States of America. He also served in the US Navy. During his early days, he held many public offices including working with the Federal Alcohol Control Administration, chairing the Chicago Committee to Defend America by Aiding the Allies, and working in the State Department. He was also known for his effortless sense of humour, an attribute that he often showcased in his political career while making speeches.

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Birthday: February 5, 1900 Died on: July 14, 1965 Nationality: American Famous: Democrats, Harvard University, Northwestern University, Princeton University, Leaders, Political Leaders, Diplomats Ideologies: Democrats Spouses: Ellen Borden Siblings: Joe Alsop Information Detail Birthday February 5, 1900 Died on July 14, 1965 Nationality American Famous Democrats, Harvard University, Northwestern University, Princeton University, Leaders, Political Leaders, Diplomats Ideologies Democrats Spouses Ellen Borden Siblings Joe Alsop Known as Adlai Stevenson Childrens Adlai Stevenson III Universities Harvard University,Northwestern University,Princeton University Princeton University Choate Rosemary Hall Harvard University Harvard Law School Northwestern University School of Law Northwestern University Notable Alumnis Harvard University Northwestern University Princeton University Birth Place Los Angeles Religion Unitarian Universalist Gender Male Father Lewis G. Stevenson Mother Helen Davis Stevenson Sun Sign Aquarius Born in Los Angeles Died at Age 65

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In 1928, he married socialite, Ellen Borden, with whom he had three children. Soon after the wedding, the couple became very popular in the social circles of Chicago. They divorced in 1949. Unsplash Personal Life

After his divorce, he did not remarry. However, he became romantically involved with some of the most prominent women in the social scene, including, Alicia Patterson and Marietta Tree. Unsplash Personal Life

He died at the age of 65. While he was taking a walk in London with Marietta Tree, he suffered a heart attack and died later the same day. Unsplash Personal Life

Adlai Stevenson II was born in Los Angeles, United States to Lewis G Stevenson, who was a former Secretary of State of Illinois and Helen Louise Davis, a homemaker. Unsplash Childhood & Early Life

He was raised in an upper class family in the well-to-do neighbourhood of Bloomington, Illinois, where he went to the Bloomington High School for junior year. Unsplash Childhood & Early Life

He later attended the University High School in Normal, Illinois. Subsequently, he enrolled at The Choate School, a boarding school in Connecticut, where he actively participated in sports, theatre and also became the editor in-chief of the school newspaper, ‘The News’. Unsplash Childhood & Early Life

Upon graduating from Choate School in 1918, he served as a Seaman Apprentice in the Navy. He was not posted to work during the World War I as he was yet to complete his training. Unsplash Childhood & Early Life

In 1922, he graduated from Princeton University with a B.A. During his years at the university, he served as the managing editor of the publication, ‘The Daily Princetonian’. He was also a member of the American Whig- Cliosophic Society. Unsplash Childhood & Early Life

In July 1933, he was appointed as a special attorney and worked as an assistant to Jerome Frank, who at that time was the general counsel of the Agricultural Adjustment Administration. Unsplash Career

In 1934, he was employed as the chief attorney of the Federal Alcohol Control Administration. He was responsible for the regulation of the alcohol industry. Unsplash Career

In 1935, he went to Chicago, where he practiced law and actively participated in civic activities. He also became the chairman of the Committee to Defend America by Aiding the Allies. Unsplash Career

In 1940, he was appointed as the Principal Attorney and special assistant after Colonel Frank Knox became the Secretary of the Navy. His role was to write speeches, handle administrative duties, go on tours and represent the Navy on committees. Unsplash Career

In 1944, as a part of the Foreign Economic Administration, he was on the mission to Sicily and Italy. The following year, he worked temporarily as a special assistant to the Secretary of State. Unsplash Career

In 1953, he became an elected fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. Unsplash Awards & Achievements

Information	Detail
Birthday	February 5, 1900
Died on	July 14, 1965
Nationality	American
Famous	Democrats, Harvard University, Northwestern University, Princeton University, Leaders, Political Leaders, Diplomats
Ideologies	Democrats
Spouses	Ellen Borden
Siblings	Joe Alsop
Known as	Adlai Stevenson
Childrens	Adlai Stevenson III
Universities	Harvard University,Northwestern University,Princeton University Princeton University Choate Rosemary Hall Harvard University Harvard Law School Northwestern University School of Law Northwestern University
Notable Alumnis	Harvard University Northwestern University Princeton University
Birth Place	Los Angeles
Religion	Unitarian Universalist
Gender	Male
Father	Lewis G. Stevenson
Mother	Helen Davis Stevenson
Sun Sign	Aquarius
Born in	Los Angeles
Died at Age	65

Adlai Stevenson II

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Feb 5, 1900

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