The American Presidential Election of 1956

The 43rd presidential election in 1956 saw a rematch between Dwight Eisenhower and Adlai Stevenson. Eisenhower, popular for his leadership and economic policies, was easily renominated alongside Richard Nixon. The Democrats, led by Stevenson, faced internal challenges but eventually nominated him with Keefe Offer as his running mate. The election was notable for the first televised presidential debate and the dominance of TV ads. Eisenhower won by a larger margin than in 1952, securing 457 electoral votes to Stevenson's 73. This election highlighted the growing influence of television in politics and marked the last exact rematch in U.S. presidential history.

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