Dwight Eisenhower’s 1952 presidential campaign had the most iconic slogan in history - “I Like Ike!” What makes an effective campaign slogan? In this program students will study Dwight Eisenhower’s winning campaign and have the opportunity to get their hands on primary source artifacts. Campaign slogans, imagery, and paraphernalia of other U.S. Presidents will also be analyzed. As a culminating activity, students will create a slogan to design and make their own campaign button.
Program Length:
50
Program Group:
Attic Artifacts
Students explore artifacts from Dwight D. Eisenhower’s early life in Abilene, Kansas, gaining a hands-on understanding of his formative years before becoming a military leader and president.
In this engaging hands-on program, students have the unique opportunity to explore a variety of artifacts from Dwight D. Eisenhower’s early life in Abilene, Kansas. Through items from his home, school, work, and play, participants gain insight into what daily life was like for young "Little Ike" long before he became a celebrated military leader and President of the United States. By connecting with these personal objects, students can step back in time and experience a glimpse of Eisenhower's formative years, deepening their understanding of history in a more personal and tangible way.
Program Length:
50
Program Group:
Attic Artifacts
