Dwight D. Eisenhower remained very popular throughout his first term, and heading into the 1956 election season, there was not much doubt that Republicans would re-nominate him for the presidency. However, there was a strong movement to replace Vice-President Richard Nixon, but eventually, Nixon won out and was renominated also. For the Democrats, it was once again Adlai Stevenson, running this time with Estes Keffauver. Heading into election day, Ike's popularity carried the day, and once again, Eisenhower won very easily, carrying 55% of the popular vote and almost the entire north and midwest. Eisenhower's second term was filled with some of the Cold War era problems, such as dealing with Khruschev and the Soviets. Ike also suffered a major heart attack during his second term, limiting his ability for a short while. There was also the problem of racial integration during Eisenhower's second term, with incidents like the Little Rock Nine shaking the foundations of the South. Eisenhower remained very popular though, and retired to Gettysburg after leaving office, passing away in 1969. Campaign items from this election are very similar to 1952 items, such as buttons, posters, and 3-D items. Most Eisenhower items either contain the phrases "I still Like Ike" or "Re-Elect Eisenhower." Some items can be very difficult to determine which election they are from, since Nixon once again ran. For Stevenson, it is more easy since he had two different VP nominees. Stevenson items from this election are fairly common and very affordable. Most Eisenhower items are also very common, especially word pins. I have pictured some paper items, like ribbons and brochures, a re-election poster, a plate showing him with his wife, Mamie, and an election day 1956 tab. Most of the Ike buttons I have were pictured with the previous blog. I also have some items not shown, like an Inauguration program, and some other paper items, like sheet music.
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