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The Age of Eisenhower

America and the World in the 1950s

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The Age of Eisenhower

By: William I Hitchcock
Narrated by: Arthur Morey
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 A New York Times bestseller, this is the “outstanding” (The Atlantic), insightful, and authoritative account of Dwight Eisenhower’s presidency.

Drawing on newly declassified documents and thousands of pages of unpublished material, The Age of Eisenhower tells the story of a masterful president guiding the nation through the great crises of the 1950s, from McCarthyism and the Korean War through civil rights turmoil and Cold War conflicts. This is a portrait of a skilled leader who, despite his conservative inclinations, found a middle path through the bitter partisanship of his era. At home, Eisenhower affirmed the central elements of the New Deal, such as Social Security; fought the demagoguery of Senator Joseph McCarthy; and advanced the agenda of civil rights for African-Americans. Abroad, he ended the Korean War and avoided a new quagmire in Vietnam. Yet he also charted a significant expansion of America’s missile technology and deployed a vast array of covert operations around the world to confront the challenge of communism. As he left office, he cautioned Americans to remain alert to the dangers of a powerful military-industrial complex that could threaten their liberties.

Today, presidential historians rank Eisenhower fifth on the list of great presidents, and William Hitchcock’s “rich narrative” (The Wall Street Journal) shows us why Ike’s stock has risen so high. He was a gifted leader, a decent man of humble origins who used his powers to advance the welfare of all Americans. Now more than ever, with this “complete and persuasive assessment” (Booklist, starred review), Americans have much to learn from Dwight Eisenhower. Americas Political Science Politicians Politics & Activism Politics & Government Presidents & Heads of State United States Military Dwight Eisenhower War Russia Franklin D Roosevelt Vietnam War Soviet Union Espionage Stalin Imperialism Imperial Japan Socialism Liberalism Civil Rights Korean War Cold War Social justice China Capitalism Self-Determination
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Really enjoyed this seemingly well researched and documented account of the influence of Ike on US and world history. Appears a fair account discussing successes and failures, positive and negative impact, personal strengths and shortcomings. I found the whole book thoroughly absorbing. Highly recommended.

Extremely good a must for lovers of modern history

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Excellent and unbiased view of Eisenhower presidency with a good pace and presenter. Highly recommend

Excellent and unbiased

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