Reevaluating Eisenhower

Author : David Allan Mayers
Publisher : University of Illinois Press
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 1988-01-15
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0252060679

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Reevaluating Eisenhower by David Allan Mayers Pdf

''These essays offer diverse opinions . . . and provocative insights. . . . They are a welcome reflection of current scholarly assessments of Eisenhower-Dulles foreign policies.'' -- Journal of American History''Probably the most balanced analysis of Eisenhower's handling of foreign and national security policy that has yet appeared, this book deserves to be widely read. Highly recommended.'' -- Choice

Author : Andrew Jon Rotter
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 486 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : History
ISBN : 0842027130

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Light at the End of the Tunnel by Andrew Jon Rotter Pdf

This updated and revised edition of Light at the End of the Tunnel is an exhaustive account of the Vietnam War that gives a total overview of the conflict. Starting with Ho Chi Minh's revolt against the French, Andrew Rotter takes the reader through the succeeding years as scholars, government officials, journalists, and others recount the important events and examine issues that developed during this tumultuous time. This book is essential for anyone who has an interest in truly understanding the Vietnam War. These readings will both educate and entertain students about this turning point in the history of the United States and, indeed, the world.

Author : Chester J. Pach
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 594 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2017-04-10
Category : History
ISBN : 9780470655214

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A Companion to Dwight D. Eisenhower by Chester J. Pach Pdf

A Companion to Dwight D. Eisenhower brings new depth to the historiography of this significant and complex figure, providing a comprehensive and up-to-date depiction of both the man and era. Thoughtfully incorporates new and significant literature on Dwight D. Eisenhower Thoroughly examines both the Eisenhower era and the man himself, broadening the historical scope by which Eisenhower is understood and interpreted Presents a complete picture of Eisenhower’s many roles in historical context: the individual, general, president, politician, and citizen This Companion is the ideal starting point for anyone researching America during the Eisenhower years and an invaluable guide for graduate students and advanced undergraduates in history, political science, and policy studies Meticulously edited by a leading authority on the Eisenhower presidency with chapters by international experts on political, international, social, and cultural history

Author : Richard A. Melanson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 277 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 1987
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:638568459

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Reevaluating Eisenhower by Richard A. Melanson Pdf

Author : Richard Damms
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2016-09-17
Category : History
ISBN : 9781317879190

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The Eisenhower Presidency, 1953-1961 by Richard Damms Pdf

This seminar study examines the Eisenhower presidency. The author argues that the presidency marked an important stage in the evolution of modern America, but left a decidedly mixed legacy for future presidents. Domestically Eisenhower pursued a 'middle way'. Imbued with a profound district of politics and politicians, Eisenhower sought as much as possible to concentrate public policy making in the hands of an enlightened elite of public and private experts. Internationally, Eisenhower's policies exacerbated the nuclear arms race, institutionalised the Cold War, and extended the East-West struggles to new arenas in the Third World. This new account offers an up-to-date synthesis of this newly emerging literature, and reviews Eisenhower's record - from the mishandling of the Civil Rights movement to the escalation of the arms race and the intensification of the Cold War.

Author : Peter Roman
Publisher : Cornell University Press
Page : 281 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2019-05-15
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781501744785

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Eisenhower and the Missile Gap by Peter Roman Pdf

Uncertainty about Soviet intentions and capabilities after the launch of Sputnik required changes in U.S. strategic nuclear policy; Peter J. Roman draws from recently declassified archives to examine of one of the most unstable periods in the Cold War. Roman argues that presidential leadership from 1957 to 1960 was crucial to national security. Dwight D. Eisenhower was, he argues, actively involved in all nuclear policy making. His responses to the extreme uncertainty of the late 1950s shaped American nuclear policy for decades, and in its internal deliberations his administration anticipated much of the subsequent public debate. Eisenhower and the Missile Gap investigates a variety of issues, actors, and institutions to explain how a government deals with high levels of technological uncertainty. Several significant themes emerge: the evolution of American perceptions of vulnerability; problems in intelligence collection and analysis; the integration of new weapons systems into strategy; the influence of the armed forces; the impact of organizational interests on policy and force decisions; Eisenhower's internal and external leadership style; and presidential management of defense and foreign policy.

Author : Richard M. Filipink
Publisher : Lexington Books
Page : 149 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2014-12-24
Category : History
ISBN : 9781498506809

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Dwight Eisenhower and American Foreign Policy during the 1960s by Richard M. Filipink Pdf

Dwight Eisenhower had a measurable impact on the foreign policy decisions of his Democratic successors during the 1960s due to his reputation as a military and foreign policy expert as well as his continued popularity when and after he left office. Eisenhower sought to influence his successors’ policies for a number of reasons, including his underrated partisanship, his desire to protect the reputation of his administration, and his real concerns about the ability of his successors to successfully counter the communist challenge to American interests. Despite his steadily declining health, Eisenhower played both a public and behind-the-scenes role in shaping American foreign policy during the 1960s that had long-term consequences for the country. This book traces the interactions between Eisenhower and his two successors from the pre-inaugural meetings with John F. Kennedy, their direct contacts on Cuba, the use of intermediaries such as John McCone and General Andrew Goodpaster, and the constant contact initiated by Lyndon B. Johnson. Through these direct and indirect contacts, Eisenhower constrained the choices available to Kennedy and Johnson and shaped the politics and policies of the United States until the final months of his life.

Author : S. Dockrill
Publisher : Springer
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 1996-05-21
Category : History
ISBN : 9780230372337

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Eisenhower's New-Look National Security Policy, 1953-61 by S. Dockrill Pdf

The New Look sought to formulate a more selective and flexible response to Communist challenges. The New Look was not simply a `bigger bang for a buck' nor merely a device for achieving a balanced budget, nor did it amount solely to a strategy of massive retaliation, as is commonly assumed. Dr Dockrill's incisive revisionist analysis of the subject throws new light on US ambitious global strategy during the Eisenhower years.

Author : Burton I. Kaufman,Diane Kaufman
Publisher : Scarecrow Press
Page : 321 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2008-12-04
Category : History
ISBN : 9780810862845

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Historical Dictionary of the Eisenhower Era by Burton I. Kaufman,Diane Kaufman Pdf

U.S. Army General Dwight D. Eisenhower first entered into the public eye during World War II as the Supreme Commander of the Allied Forces in Europe. In 1952, he was elected as the 34th President of the United States and served two terms. During those terms he oversaw the cease-fire of the Korean War, kept up the pressure on the Soviet Union during the Cold War, made nuclear weapons a higher defense priority, launched the Space Race, enlarged the Social Security program, and began the Interstate Highway System. The Historical Dictionary of the Eisenhower Era examines significant individuals, organizations, and events in American political, economic, social, and cultural history during this era in American history. In addition to the hundreds of cross-referenced dictionary entries on politics, economics, diplomacy, literature, science, sports, and popular culture, a chronology, introductory essay, and several appendixes are also included in this valuable reference.

Author : Burton I. Kaufman,Diane Kaufman
Publisher : Scarecrow Press
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2009-10-26
Category : History
ISBN : 9780810870635

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The A to Z of the Eisenhower Era by Burton I. Kaufman,Diane Kaufman Pdf

U.S. Army General Dwight D. Eisenhower first entered into the public eye during World War II as the Supreme Commander of the Allied Forces in Europe. In 1952, he was elected as the 34th President of the United States and served two terms. During those terms he oversaw the cease-fire of the Korean War, kept up the pressure on the Soviet Union during the Cold War, made nuclear weapons a higher defense priority, launched the Space Race, enlarged the Social Security program, and began the Interstate Highway System. The A to Z of the Eisenhower Era examines significant individuals, organizations, and events in American political, economic, social, and cultural history during this era in American history. In addition to the hundreds of cross-referenced dictionary entries on politics, economics, diplomacy, literature, science, sports, and popular culture, a chronology, introductory essay, and several appendixes are also included in this valuable reference.

Author : Chester J. Pach,Elmo Richardson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : UOM:39015021493443

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The Presidency of Dwight D. Eisenhower by Chester J. Pach,Elmo Richardson Pdf

An analysis of Eisenhower's leadership and managerial style and exploration of the significance of the decisions Eisenhower made on a whole range of issues, from civil rights to atomic testing.

Author : Michael S. Mayer
Publisher : Infobase Publishing
Page : 1025 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781438119083

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The Eisenhower Years by Michael S. Mayer Pdf

The 34th U.S. president to hold office, Dwight D. Eisenhower won America over with his irresistible I like Ike slogan. Bringing to the presidency his prestige as a commanding general during World War II, he worked incessantly during his two terms to ease the tensions of the cold war. Pursuing the moderate policies of Modern Republicanism, he left a legacy of a stronger and more powerful nation. From his crucial role in support of Brown v. Board of Education to the National Defense Education Act, The Eisenhower Years provides a well-balanced study of these politically charged years. Biographical entries on key figures of the Eisenhower era, such as Allen W. Dulles, Joseph R. McCarthy, and Rosa Parks, combine with speeches such as the Military Industrial Complex speech, the Open Skies proposal, the disturbance at Little Rock address, Eisenhower Doctrine, and his speech after the Soviet launch of Sputnik to give an in-depth look at the executive actions of this administration.

Author : Tao Wang
Publisher : Columbia University Press
Page : 512 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2021-08-03
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780231552516

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Isolating the Enemy by Tao Wang Pdf

In the crucial moment after the Korean War, the United States and the People’s Republic of China circled each other warily. They shifted between confrontation and conciliation, ratcheting up tension yet also embarking on peace initiatives. Tao Wang offers a new account of Sino–American relations in the mid-1950s that situates the two great powers in their international context. He reveals how both the United States and China adopted a policy of attempting to isolate their adversary and explores how Chinese and American leaders perceived and reacted to each other’s strategies. Although the policy of the Eisenhower administration was to contain China, Washington often overestimated Chinese aggressiveness, worrying allies and neutral states. Sensitive to the differences within the Western camp, Chinese leaders sought to convince American allies to persuade the United States to back down. Wang analyzes diplomatic maneuvering over a peace settlement in Indochina, an American defense pact with Taiwan, and the anticolonial Bandung Conference, showing how political pressure pushed American leaders to make concessions. He challenges the portrayal of Communist states as driven by ideology, showing that Chinese leaders adopted a pragmatic policy during these crucial years. Drawing on Chinese, Taiwanese, Russian, Vietnamese, British, and American archival material, including reclassified Chinese Foreign Ministry documents, Isolating the Enemy offers new insight into Chinese diplomacy in the 1950s and U.S. foreign policy under the Eisenhower administration through a nuanced portrayal of Sino–American interactions.

Author : Richard H. Immerman
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 252 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0842026010

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John Foster Dulles by Richard H. Immerman Pdf

John Foster Dulles was one of the most influential and controversial figures in the history of twentieth-century U.S. foreign relations. Active in the field for decades, Dulles reflected and was a reflection of the tension that pervaded U.S. international conduct from its evolution as a global power in the early twentieth century through its emergence as the 'leader of the Free World' during the Cold War. His life and career embody the best and most troubling aspects of American foreign policy as it progressed toward international supremacy while swaying between altruism and self-interest. In this biography, Richard Immerman traces Dulles's path from his early days growing up in the parsonage of the First Presbyterian Church of Watertown, N.Y., through his years of amassing influence and power as an international business lawyer and adviser, to his service as President Eisenhower's secretary of state. This volume illuminates not only the history of modern U.S. foreign policy, but its search for a twentieth-century identity. Sophisticated yet accessible, John Foster Dulles: Piety, Pragmatism, and Power in U.S. Foreign Policy is an important resource for graduate and undergraduate courses in U.S. history and U.S. foreign relations.

Author : Jussi M. Hanhimäki
Publisher : Kent State University Press
Page : 316 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : History
ISBN : 0873385586

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Containing Coexistence by Jussi M. Hanhimäki Pdf

A study of Finland's role in Soviet-American relations during the onset of the Cold War. It examines Finland's attempts to remain neutral after World War II and not join the people's democracies in 1945, and covers the Finnish Solution, whereby Finland was allowed to coexist with the Soviets.