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    The Age of Eisenhower: America and the World in the 1950s
    The Age of Eisenhower: America and the World in the 1950s
    The Age of Eisenhower: America and the World in the 1950s
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    The Age of Eisenhower: America and the World in the 1950s

    Written by William I Hitchcock

    Narrated by Arthur Morey

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    A New York Times bestseller, this is the “outstanding” (The Atlantic), insightful, and authoritative account of Dwight Eisenhower’s presidency.

    Drawing on newly declassified documents and thousands of pages of unpublished material, The Age of Eisenhower tells the story of a masterful president guiding the nation through the great crises of the 1950s, from McCarthyism and the Korean War through civil rights turmoil and Cold War conflicts. This is a portrait of a skilled leader who, despite his conservative inclinations, found a middle path through the bitter partisanship of his era. At home, Eisenhower affirmed the central elements of the New Deal, such as Social Security; fought the demagoguery of Senator Joseph McCarthy; and advanced the agenda of civil rights for African-Americans. Abroad, he ended the Korean War and avoided a new quagmire in Vietnam. Yet he also charted a significant expansion of America’s missile technology and deployed a vast array of covert operations around the world to confront the challenge of communism. As he left office, he cautioned Americans to remain alert to the dangers of a powerful military-industrial complex that could threaten their liberties.

    Today, presidential historians rank Eisenhower fifth on the list of great presidents, and William Hitchcock’s “rich narrative” (The Wall Street Journal) shows us why Ike’s stock has risen so high. He was a gifted leader, a decent man of humble origins who used his powers to advance the welfare of all Americans. Now more than ever, with this “complete and persuasive assessment” (Booklist, starred review), Americans have much to learn from Dwight Eisenhower.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherSimon & Schuster Audio
    Release dateMar 20, 2018
    ISBN9781508254478
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    William I Hitchcock

    William I. Hitchcock is a professor of history at the University of Virginia and the Randolph Compton Professor at the Miller Center for Public Affairs. A graduate of Kenyon College and Yale University, he is the author of The Age of Eisenhower and The Bitter Road to Freedom: The Human Cost of Allied Victory in World War II Europe, which was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize. 

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    • 5/5
      Well researched and honestly presented. This book digs deeply into the many areas of this remarkable man. It presents and explains his wise leadership decisions and also his mistakes.

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    • 4/5
      It was all interesting because I lived through his Presidency and have been a fan of Eisenhower. The author gives great insight into Eisenhower’s character. You feel you know the President and realise what a great man he was.

      1 person found this helpful

    • 4/5
      Easy to listen, interesting, did provide a good picture about the presidential years of Eisenhower, the world in the 50's and the power dynamics between western countries and the soviet union.

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    • 5/5
      Great book. It does sway from the main topic at times with no clear reason, but its minor. Recommend!

      1 person found this helpful

    • 5/5
      Highly recommended. Balanced, thorough, well-researched, well-written and well-performed.

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