Post War Presidents - Dwight D Eisenhower Flashcards

1
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What years was he in office?

A

1953 - 61

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Which political party did he belong to?

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Republican

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3
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What sort of manner did Eisenhower have?

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Friendly and optimistic.

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How did Eisenhower view working with the media?

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Important.

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5
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Explain Eisenhower’s appeal to the public.

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  • Good public manner.
  • Accessible.
  • Used clear imagery in speeches.
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What does it mean to say that Eisenhower used clear imagery in his speeches? Give an example.

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E.g Explaining the knock-on effect of a communist takeover in terms of knocking over a line of dominoes.

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Was Eisenhower’s organisation good or bad?

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Good - he set up regular breifings and long-term planning sessions.

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What was his relationships like with Congress?

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  • Worked well with them.
  • Good at political bargaining and persuassion.
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