Adlai Stevenson was an American politician who served as the 23rd Governor of Illinois from 1949 to 1953 and was the Democratic Party's nominee for President of the United States in 1952 and 1956. He was known for his wit and eloquence, earning him the nickname 'The Silver-Tongued Orator'. He was also a noted statesman and diplomat, serving as Ambassador to the United Nations from 1961 to 1965.