“When We Liked Ike,” is an exhibit that most people can appreciate because it is easy to identify with the subject matter. Although many of the photographs seems absurdly contrived, and although this exhibit serves as a reminder that the face of American society has drastically changed, it is still important to ask ourselves whether or not the core values of our society have really changed all that much. Are we really more open minded than we were in the 50s, have we really eradicated racism and sexism, have we actually dealt with the economic polarity of our populace, or have we simply veiled these issues in politically correct jargon?
“When We Liked Ike” is not an exhibit that can be called high art, and some of the more high brow and erudite Harvardians may claim that the exhibit is catering to the average Joe, it is still an exhibit that is interesting, amusing and conveniently located.