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	~~<br>~~= Adlai Stevenson I =		{{Infobox person
			\| name = Adlai E. Stevenson I
			\| image = Adlai Stevenson I cph.3a00784.jpg
			\| caption = Adlai E. Stevenson I
			\| birth_date = October 23, 1835
			\| birth_place = Christian County, Kentucky, U.S.
			\| death_date = June 14, 1914
			\| death_place = Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
			\| office = 23rd Vice President of the United States
			\| president = [[Grover Cleveland]]
			\| term_start = March 4, 1893
			\| term_end = March 4, 1897
			\| predecessor = [[Levi P. Morton]]
			\| successor = [[Garret Hobart]]
			\| party = [[Democratic Party (United States)\|Democratic]]
			\| spouse = Letitia Green Stevenson
			\| children = 4, including [[Lewis Stevenson]]
			}}

	'''Adlai Ewing Stevenson I''' (October 23, 1835 – June 14, 1914) was an American politician and lawyer who served as the 23rd Vice President of the United States from 1893 to 1897, during the second administration of President Grover Cleveland~~. He was a member of the Democratic Party and was known for his advocacy of free silver and his opposition to the gold standard~~.		'''Adlai Ewing Stevenson I''' (October 23, 1835 – June 14, 1914) was an American politician and lawyer who served as the 23rd [[Vice President of the United States]] from 1893 to 1897 during the second administration of President [[Grover Cleveland]].

	== Early Life and Education ==		== Early Life and Education ==
	Adlai Stevenson was born in Christian County, Kentucky, to John Turner Stevenson and Eliza Ewing Stevenson. ~~His family moved to~~ Bloomington, Illinois, ~~when he was a child~~. He attended Illinois Wesleyan University and later ~~transferred to~~ Centre College in Danville, Kentucky~~, where he graduated in 1857. After completing his education, Stevenson studied law and was admitted to the bar in 1858~~.		Adlai E. Stevenson I was born in Christian County, Kentucky, to John Turner Stevenson and Eliza Ewing Stevenson. He was raised in Bloomington, Illinois, where his family moved in 1852. Stevenson attended Illinois Wesleyan University and later studied law at Centre College in Danville, Kentucky.

	== Political Career ==		== Political Career ==
	Stevenson's political career ~~began in the 1860s when he became active in~~ the Democratic Party. He served as a district attorney in Illinois ~~from 1865 to 1869. In 1874, he~~ was elected to the United States House of Representatives~~, where he served from 1875 to 1877 and again from 1879 to 1881~~. During his time in Congress, Stevenson was ~~a strong advocate~~ for the ~~interests~~ of ~~farmers and laborers~~.		Stevenson began his political career as a member of the [[Democratic Party (United States)\|Democratic Party]]. He served as a district attorney in Illinois and was elected to the [[United States House of Representatives]] in 1874. During his time in Congress, Stevenson was known for his opposition to the [[Republican Party (United States)\|Republican]] policies of the time, particularly those related to Reconstruction.

	=== Vice Presidency ===		In 1885, Stevenson was appointed as the First Assistant Postmaster General by President [[Grover Cleveland]]. In this role, he was responsible for removing many Republican postmasters and replacing them with Democrats, a practice known as the "spoils system."
	~~In 1892,~~ Stevenson ~~was selected as the Democratic vice~~-~~presidential candidate to run alongside Grover Cleveland~~. ~~The Cleveland-~~Stevenson ~~ticket won~~ the ~~election~~, ~~and Stevenson served as Vice~~ President ~~from 1893 to 1897~~. ~~During~~ his ~~tenure, he presided over the Senate and supported~~ Cleveland's policies, ~~although he was more aligned with~~ the ~~free silver movement than Cleveland~~, ~~who supported~~ the ~~gold standard~~.
			== Vice Presidency ==
			[[File:Adlai E. Stevenson - Brady-Handy - Restored.jpg\|thumb\|Adlai E. Stevenson I]]
			Stevenson was elected Vice President of the United States in 1892, serving under President Grover Cleveland. His tenure was marked by his support for Cleveland's policies, including the repeal of the Sherman Silver Purchase Act, which was a contentious issue at the time.

	== Later Life and Legacy ==		== Later Life and Legacy ==
	After ~~leaving office~~, Stevenson remained active in politics. He ran unsuccessfully for governor of Illinois in 1908~~. Despite his defeat, he continued to be a respected figure in the Democratic Party~~. Stevenson was ~~known for his eloquence and his ability~~ to ~~connect with the common people~~.		After his term as Vice President, Stevenson remained active in politics. He ran unsuccessfully for governor of Illinois in 1908. Stevenson was also a delegate to several Democratic National Conventions.

	~~Adlai~~ Stevenson ~~I was the grandfather of~~ Adlai Stevenson II, who was the Democratic presidential nominee in 1952 and 1956~~. Stevenson's legacy is remembered for his contributions to the Democratic Party and his role in the political debates of his time~~.		Stevenson's legacy continued through his descendants, including his grandson, [[Adlai Stevenson II]], who was the Democratic presidential nominee in 1952 and 1956.

	== Personal Life ==		== Personal Life ==
	Stevenson married Letitia Green in 1866, and they had four children. He was known ~~for his warm personality and his dedication to his family. Stevenson passed away on June 14, 1914, in Chicago, Illinois, and was buried~~ in Bloomington, Illinois.		[[File:Mary, Julia and Letitia Stevenson.jpg\|thumb\|Mary, Julia, and Letitia Stevenson]]
			Stevenson married Letitia Green in 1866, and they had four children. The family was well-known in Bloomington, Illinois, where they resided in the [[Adlai E. Stevenson I House]].
	~~== References ==~~
	* McCullough, ~~David. ''The American Spirit: Who We Are and What We Stand For''. Simon & Schuster, 2017.~~
	* Smith, Jean Edward. ''Grover Cleveland: A Study in ~~Character''~~. ~~Henry Holt and Company, 2000~~.

	== ~~External Links~~ ==		== Also see ==
	* [~~Biographical Directory~~ of the United States ~~Congress: Adlai Ewing Stevenson I~~]~~(https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/S000883)~~		* [[Grover Cleveland]]
	* [~~Find a Grave: Adlai Ewing Stevenson I]~~(~~https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/~~)		* [[Adlai Stevenson II]]
			* [[Vice President of the United States]]
			* [[Democratic Party (United States)]]

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'''Adlai Ewing Stevenson I''' (October 23, 1835 – June 14, 1914) was an American politician and lawyer who served as the 23rd Vice President of the United States from 1893 to 1897, during the second administration of President Grover Cleveland. He was a member of the Democratic Party and was known for his advocacy of free silver and his opposition to the gold standard.

== Early Life and Education ==
Adlai Stevenson was born in Christian County, Kentucky, to John Turner Stevenson and Eliza Ewing Stevenson. His family moved to Bloomington, Illinois, when he was a child. He attended Illinois Wesleyan University and later transferred to Centre College in Danville, Kentucky, where he graduated in 1857. After completing his education, Stevenson studied law and was admitted to the bar in 1858.

== Political Career ==
Stevenson's political career began in the 1860s when he became active in the Democratic Party. He served as a district attorney in Illinois from 1865 to 1869. In 1874, he was elected to the United States House of Representatives, where he served from 1875 to 1877 and again from 1879 to 1881. During his time in Congress, Stevenson was a strong advocate for the interests of farmers and laborers.

=== Vice Presidency ===
In 1892, Stevenson was selected as the Democratic vice-presidential candidate to run alongside Grover Cleveland. The Cleveland-Stevenson ticket won the election, and Stevenson served as Vice President from 1893 to 1897. During his tenure, he presided over the Senate and supported Cleveland's policies, although he was more aligned with the free silver movement than Cleveland, who supported the gold standard.

== Later Life and Legacy ==
After leaving office, Stevenson remained active in politics. He ran unsuccessfully for governor of Illinois in 1908. Despite his defeat, he continued to be a respected figure in the Democratic Party. Stevenson was known for his eloquence and his ability to connect with the common people.

Adlai Stevenson I was the grandfather of Adlai Stevenson II, who was the Democratic presidential nominee in 1952 and 1956. Stevenson's legacy is remembered for his contributions to the Democratic Party and his role in the political debates of his time.

== Personal Life ==
Stevenson married Letitia Green in 1866, and they had four children. He was known for his warm personality and his dedication to his family. Stevenson passed away on June 14, 1914, in Chicago, Illinois, and was buried in Bloomington, Illinois.

== References ==
* McCullough, David. ''The American Spirit: Who We Are and What We Stand For''. Simon & Schuster, 2017.
* Smith, Jean Edward. ''Grover Cleveland: A Study in Character''. Henry Holt and Company, 2000.

== External Links ==
* [Biographical Directory of the United States Congress: Adlai Ewing Stevenson I](https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/S000883)
* [Find a Grave: Adlai Ewing Stevenson I](https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/)

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