Eisenhower's view on social policy were different from Truman's and he believed in individual responsibility rather than government backing. He was a supporter of big business and distrusted a large and powerful government.
From the start, Eisenhower declared his aim of reducing federal influence and spending, in line with prewar Republican policies. His Cabinet reflected that of the Republican government of the 1930s-Hoover had also chosen people with business associations.
Eisenhower’s domestic policy agenda was known as the “Middle Way.” The main goal of this initiative was to stop the growth of the federal government. Eisenhower sought a balanced budget and low rates of inflation. Between 1956 and 1957, the administration managed to balanced the budget, which was a huge feat to overcome.
From the start, Eisenhower declared his aim of reducing federal influence and spending, in line with prewar Republican policies. His Cabinet reflected that of the Republican government of the 1930s-Hoover had also chosen people with business associations.
Eisenhower’s domestic policy agenda was known as the “Middle Way.” The main goal of this initiative was to stop the growth of the federal government. Eisenhower sought a balanced budget and low rates of inflation. Between 1956 and 1957, the administration managed to balanced the budget, which was a huge feat to overcome.