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VIPs Vote In 1952

On election day 1952, various candidates and former presidents go their polling places. Herbert Hoover stands in line. Pres. Harry Truman, with Bess, handles a long paper ballot. Reporters crowd outside a small rural building in Illinois where Adlai Stevenson votes. He smiles. Ike, with Mamie, signs a register at his polling place. Photogs push to get a good shot. A young Nixon smiles hopefully in California.



IdentifierCLIP-601
Duration1 min, 5 sec
GenreDocumentary
Date1952
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