Dwight D. Eisenhower commanding general of the victorious forces in Europe during World War II, Eisenhower obtained a truce in Korea and worked incessantly during his two terms to ease the tensions of the Cold War. 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 under president Hoover had also chosen people with business associations. His success is know for creating the Federal-Aid Highway Act, keeping the US at peace, and creating the National Defense Education Act.
Even though Eisenhower accomplished his diplomacy, he also faced challenges such as racism in the US, the space race with the Soviet Union and the Civil Rights.
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 under president Hoover had also chosen people with business associations. His success is know for creating the Federal-Aid Highway Act, keeping the US at peace, and creating the National Defense Education Act.
Even though Eisenhower accomplished his diplomacy, he also faced challenges such as racism in the US, the space race with the Soviet Union and the Civil Rights.