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The Queen of Hearts is a fictional character and the main antagonist in the 1865 book Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll. She is a childish, foul-tempered monarch whom Carroll himself describes as "a blind fury", and who is quick to give death sentences at even the slightest of offenses.
Dwight David Eisenhower [a] (born David Dwight Eisenhower; October 14, 1890 – March 28, 1969), also known by his nickname Ike, was the 34th president of the United States, serving from 1953 to 1961.
Eisenhower's close friend, investment dealer Clifford Roberts, referred to "Citizens for Eisenhower" as a name under which "all the mavericks can gather". [54] The "Ike for President" political advertisement by the Citizens for Eisenhower committee. Republican admirers coined the phrase "I Like Ike" (referring to Eisenhower's nickname, "Ike"). [55]
"Off with their heads!", a phrase spoken by the Queen of Hearts in Lewis Carroll's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland; See also. Decapitation;
Later in the film; the Mad Hatter mentions this unbirthday party when he is summoned as a witness at Alice's trial. The King of Hearts realises that it is the Queen of Hearts' unbirthday as well, and the trial is abruptly halted for celebration. The unbirthday party is also the subject of a 1951 comic released to coincide with the film. [6]
Tony winner John Rubinstein stars in Richard Hellesen's biographical drama "Eisenhower: This Piece of Ground," a Theatre West and New L.A. Repertory presentation at the Hudson MainStage Theatre.
Eisenhower ultimately made his decision to run under strong pressure from supporters and polls showing that, as Smith puts it: “With Ike heading the ticket, the GOP would not only retain the ...
The Queen of Hearts She made some tarts, All on a summer's day. The Knave of Hearts He stole those tarts. And he took them clean away. The King of Hearts Called for the tarts. And beat the knave full sore. The Knave of Hearts Brought back the tarts. And vowed he'd steal no more. The Knave of Hearts. Illustration by W. W. Denslow.