1st Edition

The Eisenhower Presidency, 1953-1961

By Richard Damms Copyright 2002
188 Pages
by Routledge

188 Pages
by Routledge

188 Pages
by Routledge

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... Read more
Chapter 1 Introduction; Chapter 2 The Middle Way; Chapter 3 Waging Peace; Chapter 4 Holding the Line; Chapter 5 Expanding the Cold War; Chapter 6 Assessment;

Biography

Richard V. Damms is Professor of History at Mississippi State University.