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Adlai E. Stevenson | |
|---|---|
 Stevenson in 1961 | |
| 31st Governor of Illinois | |
| In office January 10, 1949 – January 12, 1953 | |
| Lieutenant | Sherwood Dixon |
| Preceded by | Dwight H. Green |
| Succeeded by | William Stratton |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Adlai Ewing Stevenson II February 5, 1900 Los Angeles, California, United States |
| Died | July 14, 1965 (aged 65) London, England, United Kingdom |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Ellen Borden (married 1928, divorced 1949) |
| Alma mater | Princeton University Northwestern University Law School |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | United States Navy |
| Rank | Seaman Apprentice |
Adlai Ewing Stevenson II (February 5, 1900 – July 14, 1965) was an American politician. He ran against Dwight D. Eisenhower in the 1952 and 1956 elections, but he lost both times. He was the grandson of Vice President Adlai E. Stevenson. He was also the 31st Governor of Illinois from 1949 to 1953. He became United States Ambassador to the United Nations from 1961 until his death in 1965.