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with Truman, 137–38
    remains aloof from Truman candidacy, 141, 143–47
    she disapproves of third party, 134
    will not be Truman’s running mate, 144
    will not support Clinton Anderson as national chairman, 135–36
    Democrats/Democratic party, Eleanor and, 1952 campaign:
    Chicago convention, her defense of the UN, 208–9
    criticizes party organization for lack of support, 211
    disenchantment with Eisenhower, 212
    effect of Eisenhower victory on her UN role, 214–18
    enthusiasm over Stevenson, not asked to campaign, 211
    indirect support of Harriman, 205–6
    movement to draft her, 205
    praise for Stevenson’s ability, best man to deal with Soviets, 213
    Republican landslide, sees Stevenson leading opposition, 213
    Stevenson her candidate, 204, 205
    Stevenson nominated, she suggests meeting with Baruch, 209–11
    Democrats/Democratic party, Eleanor and, 1956 campaign, “Madly for Adlai”:
    ADA and civil rights plank, Stevenson statement, 254
    advises change in his approach, 245
    advises him to run again, urges he “meet the people,” 243
    Baruch alienated by Stevenson’s advocacy of end to H-bomb tests, 266
    civil rights plank controversy, 248–53, 258, 259–60, 269
    concerned over Stevenson’s inability to reach audiences, 267
    confrontation with Truman, 257–59
    the convention, 256–62
    convinced he deserves another chance, 241–42
    defends his political ability, 241
    difficult campaign schedule, 263–64
    effect of campaign on her journalistic income, 270–71
    feud with Roy Wilkins, 251–53
    her speech, 259–61
    her thoughts on, 266–67
    her work in the primaries, 243–48
    his strengths and weaknesses, her views on, 242
    ideas on campaign policy, 265–66
    “Meet the Press” interview on Nixon and Eisenhower, 264–65
    meets with Negro leaders, 254
    Minnesota defeat, 245, 246
    personal involvement with him, 246
    refuses to back Kennedy as vice-presidential nominee, 261
    $75,000 fund-raising dinner, 256
    Stevenson’s defeat, 268
    Stevenson wins nomination, 262
    tempering principle to political reality, new perspective on Franklin, 269
    trip to Europe during, her return, 263
    Washington, D.C., and California victories, 247
    Democrats/Democratic party, Eleanor and, 1960 campaign:
    arrival in Los Angeles for convention, 299
    attitude toward Johnson, 285
    choice of likely 1960 candidates, foreign affairs her main concern, 282–83
    the convention, Kennedy nominated, 301
    defends liberals against Truman attack at Advisory Committee dinner, 289
    disappointed Stevenson not appointed secretary of state, 307
    does not commit herself to a candidate, 284
    “draft Stevenson” movement, 291–92
    fears Humphrey-Kennedy battle in primaries, 291
    fears Kennedy winning nomination, 292
    hope in Stevenson renewed, 288
    Kennedy speaks to at airport, 302
    Kennedy support grows, she suggests Stevenson-Kennedy ticket, 294–98
    at Kennedy’s inauguration, 307–8
    kind words for Johnson, softening toward Kennedy, 290
    looks favorably on Humphrey and Douglas, 284
    mistrusts Kennedy, 286–88
    plans convention strategy, 297–98
    press conference on Stevenson and Kennedy, 299–300
    progressive party elements should look to Stevenson for leadership, 282
    still prefers Stevenson, will not pressure him to run, 290
    upset over defeat and Stevenson response to draft movement, 302–3
    visit with Kennedy, work for his campaign, 304–6
    Denmark, 263
    Denniston, Elinore, 311–12, 332, 335
    De Sapio, Carmine, 278–81, 302
    Dewey, Thomas E., 10, 23, 131, 136, 138, 143, 146, 147, 148
    Dewson, Molly, 334
    Dick, Jane (Mrs. Edison), 245, 257
    Dickerman, Marion, 169–70, 320
    Dickinson, Emily, 184
    DiSalle, Michael V., 297
    Donegan, Horace Bishop, 343 n
    Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 143, 146, 175, 265, 285
    Douglas, Lewis, 85, 142, 188
    Douglas, Melvyn, 143
    Douglas, Paul H., 343 n
    Douglas, William O., 143, 144, 273, 284
    Douglas-Home, Sir Alec, 343n–44 n
    Dows, Mrs. Olin, 317
    Drewry, Elizabeth, 278
    Dubinsky, David, 139, 235
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