she made notable national impact, worked on both meet the press and face the nation promoting adlai stevenson from 1959 to shortly before her death in 1962, she hosted prospects of mankind on national educational television e.t., which was the precursor of pbs with a monthly public affairs television show with some of the most important political and cultural figures of the time, eleanor recognized the power of film and television, especially as educational tools to reach young people. and in the 1950s, she played a significant media role during the cold war and often appeared in guest spots to promote the united nations favored candidates and progressive issues. talking with ed sullivan, bob hope, frank sinatra. mike wallace. jack paar, edward r murrow and many more. she even made an appearance on the game show, what's my line? and if you haven't seen that, you can find on youtube. she's there to promote united nations week. but elena's life had so many dimensions that her savvy use of the brand new medium of television has been previously overlooked. the early days of television were profou

inauguration of republican dwight eisenhower, the retired world war ii general had defeated governor adlai stevensony 20, an estimate of his 750,000 was greeted by temperatures in the high 40's for the celebration. president eisenhower began his remarks by reciting a prayer that he wrote himself. pres. eisenhower: my friends, before i

inauguration of republican dwight eisenhower, the retired world war ii general had defeated governor adlai stevenson of illinois on january 20, an estimate of his 750,000 was greeted by temperatures in the high 40's for the celebration. president eisenhower began his remarks by reciting a prayer that he wrote himself. pres. eisenhower: my friends, before i begin the expression of those thoughts that i deem appropriate to this moment, would you permit me the privilege of uttering a little private prayer of my own. and i ask that you bow your heads. almighty god, as we stand here at this moment my future associates in the executive branch of government join me in beseeching that thou will make full and complete our dedication to the service of the people in this throng, and their fellow citizens everywhere. give us, we pray, the power to discern clearly right from wrong, and allow all our words and actions to be governed thereby, and by the laws of this land. especially we pray that our concern shall be for all the people regardless of station, race or calling. may cooperation be permitted and be the