Historical Dictionary of the Eisenhower Era
- ISBN-10
- 0810862840
- ISBN-13
- 9780810862845
- Category
- History
- Pages
- 320
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2008-12-04
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press
- Authors
- Diane Kaufman, Burton I. Kaufman
Description
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.
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