Post War Presidents - Dwight D Eisenhower Flashcards
1
Q
What years was he in office?
A
1953 - 61
2
Q
Which political party did he belong to?
A
Republican
3
Q
What sort of manner did Eisenhower have?
A
Friendly and optimistic.
4
Q
How did Eisenhower view working with the media?
A
Important.
5
Q
Explain Eisenhower’s appeal to the public.
A
- Good public manner.
- Accessible.
- Used clear imagery in speeches.
6
Q
What does it mean to say that Eisenhower used clear imagery in his speeches? Give an example.
A
E.g Explaining the knock-on effect of a communist takeover in terms of knocking over a line of dominoes.
7
Q
Was Eisenhower’s organisation good or bad?
A
Good - he set up regular breifings and long-term planning sessions.
8
Q
What was his relationships like with Congress?
A
- Worked well with them.
- Good at political bargaining and persuassion.