Emmet Hughes papers, 1940-1962 (bulk 1952-1957)

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Emmet Hughes papers, 1940-1962 (bulk 1952-1957)

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Consists of papers documenting the activities of Hughes as a journalist and speechwriter. Included are speech drafts, notes and reviews related to the various books and articles written by Hughes, as well as general correspondence. The drafts of Eisenhower speeches are from the 1952 and 1956 presidential campaigns as well as Eisenhower's first year in office. The speeches include editing comments and memoranda which reflect the views of Eisenhower and his administration. Books written by Hughes for which there are notes and reviews include his Princeton senior thesis on the Catholic church, politics in Spain during World War II, and several books on the American presidency. The articles by Hughes found in the collection cover post-war themes such as the return of political prisoners, the living conditions in the Soviet Union, and European politics.

3.8 linear ft. (7 archival boxes, 1 photo box)

Princeton University Library

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Princeton University Library

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Eisenhower, Dwight D. (Dwight David), 1890-1969

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Dwight David Eisenhower (1890-1969) was leader of the Allied forces in Europe in World War II, commander of NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization), and the thirty-fourth president of the United States, from January 20, 1953, to January 20, 1961. Eisenhower was born on October 14, 1890, in Denison, Texas, the third son of David Jacob Eisenhower, a railroad worker, and Ida Elizabeth Stover. In 1891, the family moved to Abilene, Kansas, where David accepted a job at a local creamery run by ...

Hughes, Emmet John, 1920-....

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Epithet: of 'Life' magazine British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000866.0x0003b3 Hughes, a Princeton Class of 1941 graduate, served in military intelligence in Spain during World War II. After the war he worked in Europe for Time-Life International as a journalist. Later, Hughes was an aide and speechwriter for Dwight D. Eisenhower during various leaves of absence from Time-Life, Inc. He drafted speeches for Eisenho...