Estes Kefauver for President
@kefauver4prez.bsky.social
US Senator (D-TN), 1949-1963. Two-time Presidential candidate (1952, 1956); 1956 VP candidate. The voice for you, not for the few.
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Here's the last installment in my series of year-end post update.
In this post, I mocked a 1956 commercial in which Stevenson appeared to be faking knowledge of farm issues.
#skystorians #polisky #history
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In this post, I mocked a 1956 commercial in which Stevenson appeared to be faking knowledge of farm issues.
#skystorians #polisky #history
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Adlai Stevenson, Fake Farmer
In 1956, the Stevenson campaign put out an ad to show that he understood the problems of family farmers. He failed miserably.
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December 27, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Here's the last installment in my series of year-end post update.
In this post, I mocked a 1956 commercial in which Stevenson appeared to be faking knowledge of farm issues.
#skystorians #polisky #history
estes-kefauver.com/2024/07/29/a...
In this post, I mocked a 1956 commercial in which Stevenson appeared to be faking knowledge of farm issues.
#skystorians #polisky #history
estes-kefauver.com/2024/07/29/a...
Resuming my year-end post update sries!
In the runup to the 1952 convention, the Kefauver campaign was worried enough about "gag shots" of "girls in coon-skin caps draped over tables" that it issued a ban on any more such shots.
#skystorians #history #polisky
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In the runup to the 1952 convention, the Kefauver campaign was worried enough about "gag shots" of "girls in coon-skin caps draped over tables" that it issued a ban on any more such shots.
#skystorians #history #polisky
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“The Gag Stuff Is Out”
Some things never change – including the ridiculous stories that get written during political “silly season.” In this case, the dead time between conventions led to a silly story …
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December 26, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Resuming my year-end post update sries!
In the runup to the 1952 convention, the Kefauver campaign was worried enough about "gag shots" of "girls in coon-skin caps draped over tables" that it issued a ban on any more such shots.
#skystorians #history #polisky
estes-kefauver.com/2024/05/30/t...
In the runup to the 1952 convention, the Kefauver campaign was worried enough about "gag shots" of "girls in coon-skin caps draped over tables" that it issued a ban on any more such shots.
#skystorians #history #polisky
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This is well worth reading. Moynihan and Kefauver had very different political styles, but they had one thing in common: they shared the policy goals of Democratic "reformers," but personally identified with the party's "regulars."
#skystorians #polisky #history
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#skystorians #polisky #history
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To Understand Today’s Left, Remember Daniel Patrick Moynihan
Can the late senator show his party how to win again?
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December 26, 2025 at 6:15 PM
This is well worth reading. Moynihan and Kefauver had very different political styles, but they had one thing in common: they shared the policy goals of Democratic "reformers," but personally identified with the party's "regulars."
#skystorians #polisky #history
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#skystorians #polisky #history
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Merry Christmas from the Kefauvers!
This was Estes Kefauver's 1958 Christmas card. Kefauver was famous for sending out tons of Christmas cards every year.
#skystorians #history #polisky #christmas #merrychristmas #xmas
This was Estes Kefauver's 1958 Christmas card. Kefauver was famous for sending out tons of Christmas cards every year.
#skystorians #history #polisky #christmas #merrychristmas #xmas
December 26, 2025 at 12:27 AM
Merry Christmas from the Kefauvers!
This was Estes Kefauver's 1958 Christmas card. Kefauver was famous for sending out tons of Christmas cards every year.
#skystorians #history #polisky #christmas #merrychristmas #xmas
This was Estes Kefauver's 1958 Christmas card. Kefauver was famous for sending out tons of Christmas cards every year.
#skystorians #history #polisky #christmas #merrychristmas #xmas
The second installment in my series of year-end updates:
David Kefauver asked for a go kart for Christmas in 1958. Estes decided to test it out before buying one... and suffered a wreck that badly damaged his leg.
#skystorians #history #polisky #christmas
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David Kefauver asked for a go kart for Christmas in 1958. Estes decided to test it out before buying one... and suffered a wreck that badly damaged his leg.
#skystorians #history #polisky #christmas
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Christmas Crash: Go-Kart Is a No-Go
Although Kefauver’s political career made it difficult for him to spend time with his kids, he did his best to be a fun and loving father. Sometimes, however, that habit hurt him… liter…
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December 24, 2025 at 6:27 PM
The second installment in my series of year-end updates:
David Kefauver asked for a go kart for Christmas in 1958. Estes decided to test it out before buying one... and suffered a wreck that badly damaged his leg.
#skystorians #history #polisky #christmas
estes-kefauver.com/2024/05/06/c...
David Kefauver asked for a go kart for Christmas in 1958. Estes decided to test it out before buying one... and suffered a wreck that badly damaged his leg.
#skystorians #history #polisky #christmas
estes-kefauver.com/2024/05/06/c...
As we wind toward the end of the year, I'm updating a few posts based on some additional research.
Today, I've got an update on how Kefauver turned "Senator from Tennessee" into a campaign song in 1952... complete with new lyrics.
#skystorians #history #polisky
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Today, I've got an update on how Kefauver turned "Senator from Tennessee" into a campaign song in 1952... complete with new lyrics.
#skystorians #history #polisky
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Sing Along With Keef, Part 2: “Senator From Tennessee”
Estes Kefauver’s probe of organized crime turned him into a national hero, and inspired movies, TV shows… and even songs. Here’s a song that speaks to Kefauver’s crime-busti…
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December 24, 2025 at 1:30 AM
As we wind toward the end of the year, I'm updating a few posts based on some additional research.
Today, I've got an update on how Kefauver turned "Senator from Tennessee" into a campaign song in 1952... complete with new lyrics.
#skystorians #history #polisky
estes-kefauver.com/2024/05/23/s...
Today, I've got an update on how Kefauver turned "Senator from Tennessee" into a campaign song in 1952... complete with new lyrics.
#skystorians #history #polisky
estes-kefauver.com/2024/05/23/s...
I thought that Atlantic Union – the idea of a federation of democratic countries – was a dead idea. I was wrong.
Meet Rick Biondi, the man who’s trying to “make Atlantica great again.”
#skystorians #polisky #history #atlanticunion #atlantica
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Meet Rick Biondi, the man who’s trying to “make Atlantica great again.”
#skystorians #polisky #history #atlanticunion #atlantica
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Keeping the Atlantic Union Dream Alive
I thought that Atlantic Union – the idea of a federation of democratic countries – was a dead idea. I was wrong. Meet Rick Biondi, the man who’s trying to “make Atlantica gr…
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December 23, 2025 at 2:05 AM
I thought that Atlantic Union – the idea of a federation of democratic countries – was a dead idea. I was wrong.
Meet Rick Biondi, the man who’s trying to “make Atlantica great again.”
#skystorians #polisky #history #atlanticunion #atlantica
estes-kefauver.com/2025/12/22/k...
Meet Rick Biondi, the man who’s trying to “make Atlantica great again.”
#skystorians #polisky #history #atlanticunion #atlantica
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Miami is Kefauver country!
These two gentlemen are making their preferences known at the 1952 Democratic convention in Chicago.
Kefauver lost the Florida primary to Senator Richard Russell of Georgia, but he won Dade County (where Miami is located).
#skystorians #poliysky #history #miami
These two gentlemen are making their preferences known at the 1952 Democratic convention in Chicago.
Kefauver lost the Florida primary to Senator Richard Russell of Georgia, but he won Dade County (where Miami is located).
#skystorians #poliysky #history #miami
December 21, 2025 at 1:49 AM
Miami is Kefauver country!
These two gentlemen are making their preferences known at the 1952 Democratic convention in Chicago.
Kefauver lost the Florida primary to Senator Richard Russell of Georgia, but he won Dade County (where Miami is located).
#skystorians #poliysky #history #miami
These two gentlemen are making their preferences known at the 1952 Democratic convention in Chicago.
Kefauver lost the Florida primary to Senator Richard Russell of Georgia, but he won Dade County (where Miami is located).
#skystorians #poliysky #history #miami
Kefauver's going Dutch!
Here, he's trying on a pair of wooden shoes from Holland, Michigan at the Chicago airport in September 1956, while Adlai Stevenson and Stevenson's children look on.
#skystorians #history #polisky
Here, he's trying on a pair of wooden shoes from Holland, Michigan at the Chicago airport in September 1956, while Adlai Stevenson and Stevenson's children look on.
#skystorians #history #polisky
December 20, 2025 at 1:07 AM
Kefauver's going Dutch!
Here, he's trying on a pair of wooden shoes from Holland, Michigan at the Chicago airport in September 1956, while Adlai Stevenson and Stevenson's children look on.
#skystorians #history #polisky
Here, he's trying on a pair of wooden shoes from Holland, Michigan at the Chicago airport in September 1956, while Adlai Stevenson and Stevenson's children look on.
#skystorians #history #polisky
Are you a certified Kefauver supporter? I am!
These certificates, from Kefauver's initial 1948 race for Senator, were given out for a $1 contribution. This one belonged to Cooke Kefauver, Estes' father.
#skystorians #history #polisky
These certificates, from Kefauver's initial 1948 race for Senator, were given out for a $1 contribution. This one belonged to Cooke Kefauver, Estes' father.
#skystorians #history #polisky
December 19, 2025 at 1:34 AM
Are you a certified Kefauver supporter? I am!
These certificates, from Kefauver's initial 1948 race for Senator, were given out for a $1 contribution. This one belonged to Cooke Kefauver, Estes' father.
#skystorians #history #polisky
These certificates, from Kefauver's initial 1948 race for Senator, were given out for a $1 contribution. This one belonged to Cooke Kefauver, Estes' father.
#skystorians #history #polisky
Look out below, Keef! You're in for some tough sledding.
This 1952 cartoon from the New York Herald Tribune's Dan Dowling shows the Truman administration and party leaders doing their best to spoil Kefauver's smooth ride to the Democratic nomination.
#skystorians #history #polisky
This 1952 cartoon from the New York Herald Tribune's Dan Dowling shows the Truman administration and party leaders doing their best to spoil Kefauver's smooth ride to the Democratic nomination.
#skystorians #history #polisky
December 18, 2025 at 1:42 AM
Look out below, Keef! You're in for some tough sledding.
This 1952 cartoon from the New York Herald Tribune's Dan Dowling shows the Truman administration and party leaders doing their best to spoil Kefauver's smooth ride to the Democratic nomination.
#skystorians #history #polisky
This 1952 cartoon from the New York Herald Tribune's Dan Dowling shows the Truman administration and party leaders doing their best to spoil Kefauver's smooth ride to the Democratic nomination.
#skystorians #history #polisky
The kiddies love Kefauver!
The Democratic VP candidate poses with a posse of adorable youngsters during a visit to Sacramento in October 1956. (They met his plane at the airport.)
I enjoy how genuinely happy (almost) all the children look in this picture!
#skystorians #history #polisky
The Democratic VP candidate poses with a posse of adorable youngsters during a visit to Sacramento in October 1956. (They met his plane at the airport.)
I enjoy how genuinely happy (almost) all the children look in this picture!
#skystorians #history #polisky
December 17, 2025 at 4:17 AM
The kiddies love Kefauver!
The Democratic VP candidate poses with a posse of adorable youngsters during a visit to Sacramento in October 1956. (They met his plane at the airport.)
I enjoy how genuinely happy (almost) all the children look in this picture!
#skystorians #history #polisky
The Democratic VP candidate poses with a posse of adorable youngsters during a visit to Sacramento in October 1956. (They met his plane at the airport.)
I enjoy how genuinely happy (almost) all the children look in this picture!
#skystorians #history #polisky
During the 1956 campaign, the Communists published a report that appeared to endorse the Democrats, and Kefauver in particular. it caused a stir… but why didn’t it dominate the campaign?
The forgotten false dawn of the Cold War:
#skystorians #history #polisky
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The forgotten false dawn of the Cold War:
#skystorians #history #polisky
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Commies for Kefauver?
During the 1956 campaign, the Communists published a report that appeared to endorse the Democrats, and Kefauver in particular. it caused a stir… but why didn’t it dominate the campaign…
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December 16, 2025 at 1:15 AM
During the 1956 campaign, the Communists published a report that appeared to endorse the Democrats, and Kefauver in particular. it caused a stir… but why didn’t it dominate the campaign?
The forgotten false dawn of the Cold War:
#skystorians #history #polisky
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The forgotten false dawn of the Cold War:
#skystorians #history #polisky
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In April 1952, Hubert Humphrey introduced a bill to allow ex-Presidents to serve as Senators at large.
It was a sop to Harry Truman, who'd just announced that he would not run for re-election. (The only living ex-President at the time was Herbert Hoover.)
#skystorians #history #polisky #herblock
It was a sop to Harry Truman, who'd just announced that he would not run for re-election. (The only living ex-President at the time was Herbert Hoover.)
#skystorians #history #polisky #herblock
December 13, 2025 at 1:20 AM
In April 1952, Hubert Humphrey introduced a bill to allow ex-Presidents to serve as Senators at large.
It was a sop to Harry Truman, who'd just announced that he would not run for re-election. (The only living ex-President at the time was Herbert Hoover.)
#skystorians #history #polisky #herblock
It was a sop to Harry Truman, who'd just announced that he would not run for re-election. (The only living ex-President at the time was Herbert Hoover.)
#skystorians #history #polisky #herblock
Do you want to build a snowman?
Kefauver's niece, Nancy Fooshee, takes advantage of a snowy day in Knoxville in January 1956 to build a likeness of her Uncle Estes, coonskin cap and glasses and all.
#skystorians #history #polisky #snow
Kefauver's niece, Nancy Fooshee, takes advantage of a snowy day in Knoxville in January 1956 to build a likeness of her Uncle Estes, coonskin cap and glasses and all.
#skystorians #history #polisky #snow
December 12, 2025 at 1:39 AM
Do you want to build a snowman?
Kefauver's niece, Nancy Fooshee, takes advantage of a snowy day in Knoxville in January 1956 to build a likeness of her Uncle Estes, coonskin cap and glasses and all.
#skystorians #history #polisky #snow
Kefauver's niece, Nancy Fooshee, takes advantage of a snowy day in Knoxville in January 1956 to build a likeness of her Uncle Estes, coonskin cap and glasses and all.
#skystorians #history #polisky #snow
Another campaign button from the 1956 election!
“Hardy” is Rep. Porter Hardy, Jr. of Virginia, who rolled to re-election and went on to a 22-year career in Congress. Like most VA Dems of the era, Hardy was a segregationist and loyal foot soldier in the Byrd machine.
#skystorians #history #polisky
“Hardy” is Rep. Porter Hardy, Jr. of Virginia, who rolled to re-election and went on to a 22-year career in Congress. Like most VA Dems of the era, Hardy was a segregationist and loyal foot soldier in the Byrd machine.
#skystorians #history #polisky
December 11, 2025 at 1:18 AM
Another campaign button from the 1956 election!
“Hardy” is Rep. Porter Hardy, Jr. of Virginia, who rolled to re-election and went on to a 22-year career in Congress. Like most VA Dems of the era, Hardy was a segregationist and loyal foot soldier in the Byrd machine.
#skystorians #history #polisky
“Hardy” is Rep. Porter Hardy, Jr. of Virginia, who rolled to re-election and went on to a 22-year career in Congress. Like most VA Dems of the era, Hardy was a segregationist and loyal foot soldier in the Byrd machine.
#skystorians #history #polisky
C'mon, boy, let's go hint some big game!
This 1952 cartoon from the Detroit News commemorates Kefauver's Presidential campaign, tapping into his "frontiersman" reputation. (Is it just me, or does this drawing of him look like Henry Kissinger?)
#skystorians #polisky #history
This 1952 cartoon from the Detroit News commemorates Kefauver's Presidential campaign, tapping into his "frontiersman" reputation. (Is it just me, or does this drawing of him look like Henry Kissinger?)
#skystorians #polisky #history
December 10, 2025 at 2:58 AM
C'mon, boy, let's go hint some big game!
This 1952 cartoon from the Detroit News commemorates Kefauver's Presidential campaign, tapping into his "frontiersman" reputation. (Is it just me, or does this drawing of him look like Henry Kissinger?)
#skystorians #polisky #history
This 1952 cartoon from the Detroit News commemorates Kefauver's Presidential campaign, tapping into his "frontiersman" reputation. (Is it just me, or does this drawing of him look like Henry Kissinger?)
#skystorians #polisky #history
In 1949, a Memphis newspaper editor proposed a statement of principles for democratic societies. With democracy under threat today, what can we learn from it?
The story of the Freedom Manifesto:
#skystorians #history #polisky #freedom
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The story of the Freedom Manifesto:
#skystorians #history #polisky #freedom
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Free to Be You and Me: The Story of the “Freedom Manifesto”
In 1949, a Memphis newspaper editor proposed a statement of principles for democratic societies. With democracy under threat today, what can we learn from it?
estes-kefauver.com
December 9, 2025 at 1:08 AM
In 1949, a Memphis newspaper editor proposed a statement of principles for democratic societies. With democracy under threat today, what can we learn from it?
The story of the Freedom Manifesto:
#skystorians #history #polisky #freedom
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The story of the Freedom Manifesto:
#skystorians #history #polisky #freedom
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When you're in a parade, the only way to travel is Cadillac style!
Kefauver greets the crowd during the Fourth of July parade in Cedar Falls, Iowa in 1952. The parade was celebrating the town's centennial.
#skystorians #history #polisky
Kefauver greets the crowd during the Fourth of July parade in Cedar Falls, Iowa in 1952. The parade was celebrating the town's centennial.
#skystorians #history #polisky
December 7, 2025 at 1:25 AM
When you're in a parade, the only way to travel is Cadillac style!
Kefauver greets the crowd during the Fourth of July parade in Cedar Falls, Iowa in 1952. The parade was celebrating the town's centennial.
#skystorians #history #polisky
Kefauver greets the crowd during the Fourth of July parade in Cedar Falls, Iowa in 1952. The parade was celebrating the town's centennial.
#skystorians #history #polisky
We got some snow today! Not enough to break out the snowshoes, as Kefauver did in New Hampshire in 1952. We got a strictly conversational amount of snow, but it was pretty to look at.
#skystorians #polisky #history
#skystorians #polisky #history
December 6, 2025 at 1:56 AM
We got some snow today! Not enough to break out the snowshoes, as Kefauver did in New Hampshire in 1952. We got a strictly conversational amount of snow, but it was pretty to look at.
#skystorians #polisky #history
#skystorians #polisky #history
Stand back, I'm on staff!
This button, obviously, is from the 1956 Presidential campaign. As a font nerd, I'll point out that the two fonts on this button don't go together. (I'll refrain from arguing that this was a metaphor for the campaign itself.)
#skystorians #history #polisky
This button, obviously, is from the 1956 Presidential campaign. As a font nerd, I'll point out that the two fonts on this button don't go together. (I'll refrain from arguing that this was a metaphor for the campaign itself.)
#skystorians #history #polisky
December 5, 2025 at 1:18 AM
Stand back, I'm on staff!
This button, obviously, is from the 1956 Presidential campaign. As a font nerd, I'll point out that the two fonts on this button don't go together. (I'll refrain from arguing that this was a metaphor for the campaign itself.)
#skystorians #history #polisky
This button, obviously, is from the 1956 Presidential campaign. As a font nerd, I'll point out that the two fonts on this button don't go together. (I'll refrain from arguing that this was a metaphor for the campaign itself.)
#skystorians #history #polisky
Here's something fascinating: a former Congressional candidate named Rick Biondi is campaigning for a revival of the Atlantic Union concept.
www.worldorderstrategy.com
Kefauver was a leading supporter of Atlantic Union throughout his Senatorial career.
#skystorians #history #polisky
www.worldorderstrategy.com
Kefauver was a leading supporter of Atlantic Union throughout his Senatorial career.
#skystorians #history #polisky
Home | Make Atlantica Great Again
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December 4, 2025 at 1:50 AM
Here's something fascinating: a former Congressional candidate named Rick Biondi is campaigning for a revival of the Atlantic Union concept.
www.worldorderstrategy.com
Kefauver was a leading supporter of Atlantic Union throughout his Senatorial career.
#skystorians #history #polisky
www.worldorderstrategy.com
Kefauver was a leading supporter of Atlantic Union throughout his Senatorial career.
#skystorians #history #polisky
This cartoon ran in the Shreveport Times in July 1956, after Kefauver lost in the primaries but before the convention. At the time, both Adlai Stevenson and Averell Harriman (depicted on the right) were vying for Kefauver's support.
#skystorians #history #polisky
#skystorians #history #polisky
December 4, 2025 at 1:27 AM
This cartoon ran in the Shreveport Times in July 1956, after Kefauver lost in the primaries but before the convention. At the time, both Adlai Stevenson and Averell Harriman (depicted on the right) were vying for Kefauver's support.
#skystorians #history #polisky
#skystorians #history #polisky
A friendly moment between foes!
Kefauver and Stevenson shake hands when their campaigns cross paths in Miami in May 1956.
The foes would become allies after the convention, when Kefauver became Stevenson's running mate.
#skystorians #polisky #history
Kefauver and Stevenson shake hands when their campaigns cross paths in Miami in May 1956.
The foes would become allies after the convention, when Kefauver became Stevenson's running mate.
#skystorians #polisky #history
December 3, 2025 at 12:03 AM
A friendly moment between foes!
Kefauver and Stevenson shake hands when their campaigns cross paths in Miami in May 1956.
The foes would become allies after the convention, when Kefauver became Stevenson's running mate.
#skystorians #polisky #history
Kefauver and Stevenson shake hands when their campaigns cross paths in Miami in May 1956.
The foes would become allies after the convention, when Kefauver became Stevenson's running mate.
#skystorians #polisky #history
In 1968, Kefauver’s daughters backed the Minnesota Senator Gene McCarthy’s insurgent bid for the White House. Would their father have done the same?
#skystorians #history #polisky #vietnam
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#skystorians #history #polisky #vietnam
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Gene McCarthy: Kefauver’s Kind of Candidate?
In 1968, Kefauver’s daughters backed the Minnesota Senator’s insurgent bid for the White House. Would their father have done the same?
estes-kefauver.com
December 2, 2025 at 1:05 AM
In 1968, Kefauver’s daughters backed the Minnesota Senator Gene McCarthy’s insurgent bid for the White House. Would their father have done the same?
#skystorians #history #polisky #vietnam
estes-kefauver.com/2025/12/01/g...
#skystorians #history #polisky #vietnam
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