THE MOST ELOQUENT AMERICAN

The video reports on the death of Adlai Stevenson, the U.S. ambassador to the UN, highlighting his collapse near the American embassy in London and the subsequent mourning. It reflects on Stevenson's legacy, including his role in founding the UN, his articulate liberalism, and his sophisticated wit. The report concludes with his body being flown back to the U.S. and a tribute to his enduring spirit.

Who was Adlai Stevenson serving as when he passed away?

• President of the United States

• Ambassador to the United Nations

• Secretary of State

• Governor of Illinois

Where did Adlai Stevenson collapse?

• Near the American embassy in London

• At the United Nations headquarters

• In Washington D.C.

• At his home in Illinois

Which quality of Adlai Stevenson was particularly admired by the British?

• His articulate liberalism

• His business acumen

• His military service

• His athletic achievements

What was one of Adlai Stevenson's significant contributions?

• Inventing the telephone

• Leading the Civil Rights Movement

• Founding the United Nations

• Writing the U.S. Constitution

How did Vice President Hubert Humphrey describe Stevenson's spirit?

• As a fleeting memory

• As a living spirit that no grave can contain

• As a forgotten legacy

• As a silent whisper