Could a person be a Communist and a patriot in the same lifetime?
J. Robert Oppenheimer: Physicist. American. Communist?
Tag: communism
1964 – LYNDON B. JOHNSON VS BARRY GOLDWATER
In this election, the Democratic candidate ran on a platform of unity, his ability to make deals in Washington, and the record of his predecessor. The Republican candidate was known for racist dog-whistling, a reckless foreign policy, and erratic quotes that dominated news cycles. I bet you'd like to know how this one turned out!
1956 – DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER VS ADLAI STEVENSON
In 1952, General Dwight Eisenhower crushed Adlai "Egghead" Stevenson to win the presidency. Four years later, Stevenson was eager to try again! Would Eisenhower live up to the hype? Or would Americans turn on him after one term?
1952 – DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER VS ADLAI STEVENSON
Harry Truman won re-election in a shocking upset, but as relations with the USSR deteriorated, Republicans were the least of his worries. How would his handling of the Cold War influence voters in the next election?
1948 – HARRY TRUMAN VS THOMAS DEWEY
As the torch passes to Harry Truman, our Month of Roosevelt reaches its end. Unfortunately, Truman was tasked with the unenviable challenge of living up to Franklin Roosevelt's legacy, all while taking on America's greatest rival - the damn Commies! If he wins this one, it would be the greatest polling upset of all time!
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