Eisenhower's Leadership and Legacy

Dwight Eisenhower, a WWII hero, became the first Republican president in 20 years. He supported some New Deal policies, expanded Social Security, and enforced desegregation. He initiated the interstate highway system and ended the Korean Conflict. Eisenhower's foreign policy focused on containing communism, building nuclear deterrence, and using the CIA for covert operations. Known for his behind-the-scenes leadership, he was criticized for not speaking out on civil rights but was popular for maintaining economic stability.

What role did Eisenhower take on after his military success in World War II?

• Ambassador to the United Nations

• Secretary of Defense

• First military commander of NATO

• Vice President of the United States

In the 1952 presidential election, which political party did Eisenhower represent?

• Republican Party

• Independent

• Democratic Party

• Libertarian Party

How did Eisenhower view the New Deal policies implemented by previous administrations?

• He was indifferent towards them.

• He considered them an integral part of America.

• He believed they were un-American.

• He sought to completely dismantle them.

What major infrastructure project did Eisenhower support during his presidency?

• The Panama Canal

• The Interstate Highway System

• The Transcontinental Railroad

• The Hoover Dam

What was Eisenhower's initial action on the global stage as President?

• Initiating the Vietnam War

• Signing the Treaty of Versailles

• Ending the Korean Conflict

• Launching the Space Race

How did Eisenhower's leadership style differ from that of Roosevelt and Truman?

• He preferred working behind the scenes.

• He focused solely on domestic issues.

• He was more vocal and public.

• He was more aggressive in foreign policy.