1. Topic: Evaluating the issues of the 1952 Election
Do now:
Watch the following campaign commercial. At the end, write down what you think is the main message of the commercial in 2-3 sentences.

2. Vs. Election 1952 Truman declines to run for another term- why?
Democrats nominate Adlai Stevenson (Illinois)
Republicans nominate Dwight D. Eisenhower
Vs.

4. The Election Results…

5. Conclusion
1- What, do you think, was the one MAIN issue of the campaign?
2- Discuss two smaller factors that were important in the campaign.
3- Discuss three lessons we can learn about American politics in general from this pivotal election.