and david wilkie, the grandson of a window wilkie. and to the rushville historical society. we thank them for allowing us to carry this program, from here, in rushville,. and as we look at the life and career of window wilkie, he passed away in the fall of 1944, here is how the news reflected on his life. ♪ ♪ why no republican candidate for the presidency of the 1944 election, taken suddenly at the height of his figure, at 52. nominated by popular claim, in a phenomenal overnight rise of political eminence, we'll kill windy won the admiration of his countryman, for his energy, honesty, and courage. he spent the last years of his vigorous life, in an effort to promote mutual understanding and goodwill among all nations. he talked with churchill in london, and shared experiences with britain's average folks. he visited on top of the people of russia, middle east, and china, renewing a strong facing unity among all people. a great american, and world citizen, will be solely missed in their critical years ahead. watch tonight, beginning at eight eastern, and enjoy american histo