Dwight "Ike" Eisenhower Earring, 1952-1956

Summary

In the early 1950s, Dwight Eisenhower or "Ike" was one of the most admired living Americans. Both parties courted the trusted World War II military leader sure that Eisenhower would win if he ran for president. He would. "Ike" declared he was a Republican and in 1952 easily defeated his Democratic opponent, Adlai Stevenson.

In the early 1950s, Dwight Eisenhower or "Ike" was one of the most admired living Americans. Both parties courted the trusted World War II military leader sure that Eisenhower would win if he ran for president. He would. "Ike" declared he was a Republican and in 1952 easily defeated his Democratic opponent, Adlai Stevenson.

Artifact

Earring (Jewelry)

Date Made

1952-1956

Subject Date

1952-1956

Creators

Unknown

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2002.0.25.54

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Metal

Dimensions

Height: .5 in

Width: .625 in

Length: .75 in

Inscriptions

IKE

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