Word: trumanism
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Dates: during 1950-1959
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...Corruption Issue" [Sept. 24], Truman's miserable record has nothing to do with this campaign. Now if you could unearth scandal during Stevenson's tenure as governor, the comparison might have some validity...
...Eisenhower administration prides itself on the "New Look" departures from President Truman's defense program. The major changes seem to be three: 1) Abandonment of policy of getting ready for a year in which Russia will have supposedly reached peak strength. A continuing crisis is expected. 2) Reduction of the armed services budget and of the number of men serving, especially in the Army. Emphasis on an air-atomic striking force. (Balancing the budget being considered all-important.) 3) Disinclination to fight further "brushfire" wars or "police actions" like Korea. (Apparently based on an estimate of their unpopularity...
...Perhaps Truman's greatest asset in his popularity among Democrats. In this part of the country, he never fails to draw a capacity audience, which leaves the rally more enthusiastic and better informed than the dozen local candidates who usually precede the major talk. In addition, Truman always draws a large press coverage...
Stevenson reaps the benefits from the enthusiasm, the crowds, and from the attacks on the Republicans. If Truman says the wrong thing, Stevenson can legitimately claim that he has nothing to do with Harry Truman...
Stevenson, as a result, has no real cause for anxiety over Truman's activities. The only real loser is Harry Truman, who, apparently, is enjoying himself. As he said at MIT, "This is the role I like the best... the politician...