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Eisenhower becoming the leader of the free world

In this engaging, fast-paced biography, Louis Galambos follows the career of Dwight D. "Ike" Eisenhower, offering new insight into this singular man who guided America toward consensus at home and a peaceful victory in the Cold War. The long-time editor of the Eisenhower papers, Galambos m...

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Main Author: Galambos, Louis (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Baltimore, MD Johns Hopkins University Press 2018
Subjects:
Eisenhower, Dwight D. > (Dwight David) > 1890-1969
Presidents > United States > Biography
Generals > United States > Biography
World War, 1939-1945 > Biography
United States > Politics and government > 1953-1961
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Table of Contents:
  • Part I. Getting a grip on Ike. Trouble
  • Abilene
  • Locked in
  • Epiphany
  • Tested
  • Part II. Becoming supreme. Combat
  • The decision
  • Tested again
  • Part III. Becoming the leader of the free world. Duty, honor, party
  • Pursuing prosperity
  • Pursuing peace
  • The wise man

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