The birth of Don Ameche on May 31, 1908, brought a versatile talent into the world who would spend decades bringing laughter, romance, and drama into the lives of millions of radio and film audiences. His later public support for Dwight D. Eisenhower during the pivotal election of 1952 demonstrated a deep civic passion that extended far beyond the comfortable boundaries of the Hollywood studio system. Motivated by a desire for strong, unifying leadership in the early years of the Cold War, Ameche’s active involvement showed a creative citizen utilizing his hard-earned platform to engage in shaping the political future of the country he loved.
