A look at some of the midterm election winners in the 1954 US elections

The video covers significant political events, including Strom Thurmond's historic write-in campaign victory in South Carolina, George M. Leader's election as Pennsylvania's governor, and California's political outcomes. It highlights Alvin W. Barclay's return to the Senate and reflects on the political landscape with insights from Harry S. Truman and President Eisenhower.

Who was the first person in history to be elected on a write-in campaign?

• Thomas H. Kuchel

• Goodwin J. Knight

• Strom Thurmond

• George M. Leader

What was George M. Leader's political achievement in Pennsylvania?

• He became the first Republican governor of the century.

• He was elected as a U.S. Senator.

• He became Pennsylvania's second Democratic governor of the century.

• He led a successful write-in campaign.

Which California politician was seen as having potential for the White House?

• Thomas H. Kuchel

• Strom Thurmond

• Alvin W. Barclay

• Goodwin J. Knight

Who became the fourth former vice president in history to return to the Senate?

• Goodwin J. Knight

• George M. Leader

• Harry S. Truman

• Alvin W. Barclay

What was President Eisenhower's response to the election results?

• He announced his resignation.

• He saw little repudiation of his program and called for harmonious consultations with Democrats.

• He criticized the Democratic gains.

• He declared a major shift in government policies.