Articles related to "Eisenhower"
Eisenhower's Military Career
Dwight David Eisenhower, prior to becoming President of the United States, served the U.S. Army for more than 40 years, achieving the highest rank of any officer.
dwight david eisenhower • west point • united states army • world war i • world war ii
Dwight David Eisenhower, prior to becoming President of the United States, served the U.S. Army for more than 40 years, achieving the highest rank of any officer.
dwight david eisenhower • west point • united states army • world war i • world war ii
The Eisenhower Presidency
Newly elected President Dwight David Eisenhower found himself facing a continuing war in Korea and the beginnings of what would become the Cold War.
dwight david eisenhower • 34th united states president • the cold war • the korean war • united states army
Newly elected President Dwight David Eisenhower found himself facing a continuing war in Korea and the beginnings of what would become the Cold War.
dwight david eisenhower • 34th united states president • the cold war • the korean war • united states army
The Eisenhower Presidency
A brief examination of foreign policy and domestic affairs during the presidency of Dwight D. Eisenhower.
dwight d. eisenhower • nato • sputnik • cuban missile crisis • soviet union
A brief examination of foreign policy and domestic affairs during the presidency of Dwight D. Eisenhower.
dwight d. eisenhower • nato • sputnik • cuban missile crisis • soviet union
Culzean Castle and Country Park
Culzean Castle and Country Park- The jewel in Ayrshire's crown
culzean scotland eisenhower hotel castle
Culzean Castle and Country Park- The jewel in Ayrshire's crown
culzean scotland eisenhower hotel castle
Gettysburg: The Presidents
Gettysburg has rewards for the Presidential buff as well, and it's not simply a bunch of Lincolniana.
gettysburg • presidents • abraham lincoln • dwight d. eisenhower • hall of presidents
Gettysburg has rewards for the Presidential buff as well, and it's not simply a bunch of Lincolniana.
gettysburg • presidents • abraham lincoln • dwight d. eisenhower • hall of presidents
National D-Day Musuem
The Grand Opening of the National D-Day Museum
d-day • dday • overlord • eisenhower • wwii
The Grand Opening of the National D-Day Museum
d-day • dday • overlord • eisenhower • wwii
PRESIDENTIAL PASTIMES, PART III
In this article, we finish our conclude of presidential hobbies, sports, and leisures activities. There are a few surprises here, such as our oldest President chopping wood and some of the more unusual means of pysical fitness exercises.
wilson • harding • coolidge • hoover • roosevelt
In this article, we finish our conclude of presidential hobbies, sports, and leisures activities. There are a few surprises here, such as our oldest President chopping wood and some of the more unusual means of pysical fitness exercises.
wilson • harding • coolidge • hoover • roosevelt
Interstate Highways
After WWII the American Federal Government took over road building from the States. An impressive road system resulted, but at what price?
interstate • highway • paved • roads • america
After WWII the American Federal Government took over road building from the States. An impressive road system resulted, but at what price?
interstate • highway • paved • roads • america
The Post-Korea Consensus
For a brief period after teh Korean War, there was a 'Never Again' Consensus, much as after teh Vietnam War.
korean war • douglas macarthur • richard nixon • new look policy • dwight eisenhower
For a brief period after teh Korean War, there was a 'Never Again' Consensus, much as after teh Vietnam War.
korean war • douglas macarthur • richard nixon • new look policy • dwight eisenhower
Abilene, Kansas, part 6
Hickok’s term as Abilene’s marshal ends and the town decided not to invite the Texans and their cows back. The booming time of the cattle drives to the Kansas railheads forcibly and legally comes to a close due to a tick.
abilene • hickok • wild bill • texas • law enforcement
Hickok’s term as Abilene’s marshal ends and the town decided not to invite the Texans and their cows back. The booming time of the cattle drives to the Kansas railheads forcibly and legally comes to a close due to a tick.
abilene • hickok • wild bill • texas • law enforcement
Leaking V-E Day
Sixty years ago Eisenhower's headquarters tried to hold up the news of the German surrender for 24 hours, but the good news was hard to suppress.
german surrender • eisenhower • v-e day • journalism • associated press
Sixty years ago Eisenhower's headquarters tried to hold up the news of the German surrender for 24 hours, but the good news was hard to suppress.
german surrender • eisenhower • v-e day • journalism • associated press
Air Force One: The World’s Most Recognizable Plane
A look at the history of Air Force One and the liveries used on each presidential plane. Although the livery has remained virtually unchanged since the first 707 went into service, the earlier planes are little-known.
air force one • president • roosevelt • truman • eisenhower
A look at the history of Air Force One and the liveries used on each presidential plane. Although the livery has remained virtually unchanged since the first 707 went into service, the earlier planes are little-known.
air force one • president • roosevelt • truman • eisenhower
FIRST PETS, PART II
The conclusion of last week's article about Presidential pets. We start with the greatest animal keeper in White House history, Calvin Coolidge, and finish with President Bill Clinton.
president • pets • white house • animals • coolidge
The conclusion of last week's article about Presidential pets. We start with the greatest animal keeper in White House history, Calvin Coolidge, and finish with President Bill Clinton.
president • pets • white house • animals • coolidge
John F. Kennedy - The Bay of Pigs
Dwight Eisenhower and the CIA planned a Cuban invasion by exiles in 1960. President John Kennedy set Brigade 2506 with air support on the path to the Bahía de Cochinos!
john f. kennedy • bay of pigs • brigade 2506 • cia cuban invasion • cuban exiles
Dwight Eisenhower and the CIA planned a Cuban invasion by exiles in 1960. President John Kennedy set Brigade 2506 with air support on the path to the Bahía de Cochinos!
john f. kennedy • bay of pigs • brigade 2506 • cia cuban invasion • cuban exiles
The Liberation of Paris
In 1944, Paris was occupied and slated for destruction, but the German Governer in charge refused to carry out Hitler's insane orders, General Dietrich von Choltitz
the liberation of paris • dietrich von choltitz • charles de gaulle • jacques leclerc • dwight eisenhower
In 1944, Paris was occupied and slated for destruction, but the German Governer in charge refused to carry out Hitler's insane orders, General Dietrich von Choltitz
the liberation of paris • dietrich von choltitz • charles de gaulle • jacques leclerc • dwight eisenhower
The Kennedy Presidency
John F. Kennedy's Presidency lasted just under three years, but in this time he was able to achieve several victories, both foreign and domestic.
john f. kennedy • the cuban missile crisis • the bay of pigs invasion • the cold war • the space race
John F. Kennedy's Presidency lasted just under three years, but in this time he was able to achieve several victories, both foreign and domestic.
john f. kennedy • the cuban missile crisis • the bay of pigs invasion • the cold war • the space race
Collecting Campaign Memorabilia
What and how to collect campaign memorabilia during this election year. This is a learning project for students and will be of interest to all collectors.
election memorabilia • presidential elections • election collections • items from elections • collecting campaign items
What and how to collect campaign memorabilia during this election year. This is a learning project for students and will be of interest to all collectors.
election memorabilia • presidential elections • election collections • items from elections • collecting campaign items
Steel Wave: The D-Day Invasion
In this second part of his WW II trilogy, Jeff Shaara opens a window to the minds of the General Officers and several unknown soldiers who executed the war in Europe.
the steel wave • jeff shaara • novel of world war ii • d-day • wwii generals
In this second part of his WW II trilogy, Jeff Shaara opens a window to the minds of the General Officers and several unknown soldiers who executed the war in Europe.
the steel wave • jeff shaara • novel of world war ii • d-day • wwii generals
Harry Truman's Second Term
Harry Truman, despite his current status as one of America's greatest Presidents, found his second term dogged by the lowest Presidential poll numbers ever recorded.
harry s truman • korean war • steel strike • lowest presidential poll numbers • presidential approval rating
Harry Truman, despite his current status as one of America's greatest Presidents, found his second term dogged by the lowest Presidential poll numbers ever recorded.
harry s truman • korean war • steel strike • lowest presidential poll numbers • presidential approval rating
The Presidents and Their Pets
The Presidential Pet Museum in Washington D.C. holds information about the pets that once called the White House home. Quiz yourself on the names of the Presidents pets.
presidents pets • presidential pets • white house pets • president george h.w. bush • prsident bill clinton
The Presidential Pet Museum in Washington D.C. holds information about the pets that once called the White House home. Quiz yourself on the names of the Presidents pets.
presidents pets • presidential pets • white house pets • president george h.w. bush • prsident bill clinton
The Rise of Lyndon Johnson
Lyndon Baines Johnson, who would later become the 36th President of the United States, began his career as a teacher in Texas before moving on to politics.
lyndon baines johnson • vice president johnson • kennedy assassination • election of 1960 • lyndon johnson's silver star medal
Lyndon Baines Johnson, who would later become the 36th President of the United States, began his career as a teacher in Texas before moving on to politics.
lyndon baines johnson • vice president johnson • kennedy assassination • election of 1960 • lyndon johnson's silver star medal
The Ruhr Pocket of World War II
The 75th Infantry Division's motto "Always Get There Somehow" showed, as the division moved from the Ardennes Region, to the Colmar Pocket, and into the German Ruhr Area.
75th infantry division • world war ii • us army • ruhr pocket • european theater
The 75th Infantry Division's motto "Always Get There Somehow" showed, as the division moved from the Ardennes Region, to the Colmar Pocket, and into the German Ruhr Area.
75th infantry division • world war ii • us army • ruhr pocket • european theater
IS THERE A PRESIDENT IN THE HOUSE? (PART VII)
John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson both ahd extensive experience in both houses of Congress. This experience was extremely helpful as they both worked to pass ambitious social programs, especially landmark civil rights bills. In this article, we examine their congressional service.
kennedy • johnson • senate • house • representatives
John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson both ahd extensive experience in both houses of Congress. This experience was extremely helpful as they both worked to pass ambitious social programs, especially landmark civil rights bills. In this article, we examine their congressional service.
kennedy • johnson • senate • house • representatives
A General Endorsement
Every generation or two a political leader rises from among the general officers of the American military. The time has come for another in Gen. Wesley Clark.
general • president • government • army • campaign
Every generation or two a political leader rises from among the general officers of the American military. The time has come for another in Gen. Wesley Clark.
general • president • government • army • campaign
Pet Friendly Hotels Gettysburg PA
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania is an important historic landmark in American history. Pet friendly hotels welcome the canine and feline companions to travel along on vacation.
pet friendly hotels • travel with pets • gettysburg pennsylvania • civil war battlefield • abraham lincoln
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania is an important historic landmark in American history. Pet friendly hotels welcome the canine and feline companions to travel along on vacation.
pet friendly hotels • travel with pets • gettysburg pennsylvania • civil war battlefield • abraham lincoln
The Deep Impact of Barry Goldwater
Remembering Barry Goldwater who just died.
barry goldwater • conservative • presidential candidate • views • policies
Remembering Barry Goldwater who just died.
barry goldwater • conservative • presidential candidate • views • policies
Anti-Americanism in Latin America
In his recent book, historian Alan McPherson attempts to get at the root of Latin American Anti-Americanism by comparing four countries' experiences with the U.S.
alan mcpherson • latin american anti-americanism • anti-americanism • why latin americans protest • us occupation of latin america
In his recent book, historian Alan McPherson attempts to get at the root of Latin American Anti-Americanism by comparing four countries' experiences with the U.S.
alan mcpherson • latin american anti-americanism • anti-americanism • why latin americans protest • us occupation of latin america
Fidel Castro's Bay of Pigs Victory
Now that he has handed over the reins of power to his brother, Raul, this article looks back on Fidel Castro's defeat of the CIA-orchestrated Bay of Pigs invasion.
fidel castro america • bay pigs invasion america cuba • castro bay pigs • president kennedy bay pigs castro • cuban missile crisis
Now that he has handed over the reins of power to his brother, Raul, this article looks back on Fidel Castro's defeat of the CIA-orchestrated Bay of Pigs invasion.
fidel castro america • bay pigs invasion america cuba • castro bay pigs • president kennedy bay pigs castro • cuban missile crisis
PRESIDENTIAL PASTIMES, PART I
Like everyone else, Presidents have sports and hobbies to help them relax, escape the pressures of office, and stay healthy. Although opportunities for such relaxation seem difficult to come by in the White House, most Presidents have continued their favorite sports and hobbies.
washington • adams • jefferson • madison • monroe
Like everyone else, Presidents have sports and hobbies to help them relax, escape the pressures of office, and stay healthy. Although opportunities for such relaxation seem difficult to come by in the White House, most Presidents have continued their favorite sports and hobbies.
washington • adams • jefferson • madison • monroe
PRESIDENTIAL RATING POLLS
Presidential rating polls are a regular part of election year activities. Look at a couple of polls and see how your opinions compare to the "experts."
president • polls • ratings
Presidential rating polls are a regular part of election year activities. Look at a couple of polls and see how your opinions compare to the "experts."
president • polls • ratings
Ronald Wilson Reagan: The Man, the Leader, and the Legacy
After all the analysis during the last week of the life and times of the fortieth President of the United States, what possibly could be left to say that has not been said endlessly already? Of such a man, there is much to be said, and it may be worth reiterating what has been said, lest we forget it.
remembering ronald reagan • ronald reagan as president
After all the analysis during the last week of the life and times of the fortieth President of the United States, what possibly could be left to say that has not been said endlessly already? Of such a man, there is much to be said, and it may be worth reiterating what has been said, lest we forget it.
remembering ronald reagan • ronald reagan as president
The Legacies of Battle: Why Duty, Honor, Country Is More Than a Slogan
What drives the actions of those thrust into combat? Why does rhetoric such as duty, honor, and country have such sway to make ordinary people partake of extraordinary events?
sixtieth anniversary of d-day • "war on terror"
What drives the actions of those thrust into combat? Why does rhetoric such as duty, honor, and country have such sway to make ordinary people partake of extraordinary events?
sixtieth anniversary of d-day • "war on terror"
The Making of A Counter-Culture, Part I: The Beat Generation
The Beats. Fathers (and mothers) of the flower children. If you compare the two groups, that would seem to be no surprise. But having done it nearly ten years before? How could something that happened in the early fifties affect the mid-sixties?
beats • 1950s • fifties • sixties • 60s 1960s
The Beats. Fathers (and mothers) of the flower children. If you compare the two groups, that would seem to be no surprise. But having done it nearly ten years before? How could something that happened in the early fifties affect the mid-sixties?
beats • 1950s • fifties • sixties • 60s 1960s
The Nixon Doctrine and Detente
In the wake of the Vietnam War, Richard Nixon and Henry Kissinger were prepapred to accept some degree of American decline in a multipolar world.
late cold war • detente • richard nixon • henry kissinger • realpolitik
In the wake of the Vietnam War, Richard Nixon and Henry Kissinger were prepapred to accept some degree of American decline in a multipolar world.
late cold war • detente • richard nixon • henry kissinger • realpolitik
Ultra and the Battle for North Africa (1941-43)
Article about British intelligence's role in the North African campaign (1941-1943] during the Second World War.
world war ii • enigma • ultra • north african campaign • crete
Article about British intelligence's role in the North African campaign (1941-1943] during the Second World War.
world war ii • enigma • ultra • north african campaign • crete
Colorado Lift Tickets Pricing
For those looking to ski in Colorado this spring, here are daily lift ticket prices at five resorts in Colorado.
loveland ski area • loveland ski area colorado • loveland ski area co • edlora mountain resort • eldora mountain resort co
For those looking to ski in Colorado this spring, here are daily lift ticket prices at five resorts in Colorado.
loveland ski area • loveland ski area colorado • loveland ski area co • edlora mountain resort • eldora mountain resort co
History of ANWR
The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) has been controversial since its inception, yet few know much about the refuge beyond its potential for oil production.
anwr • arctic national wildlife refuge • oil exploration in anwr • history of anwr • legislation establishing thearctic national wildli
The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) has been controversial since its inception, yet few know much about the refuge beyond its potential for oil production.
anwr • arctic national wildlife refuge • oil exploration in anwr • history of anwr • legislation establishing thearctic national wildli
Labor Day/Labour Day
The North American Labor Day is a holiday that has, by all considerations, deviated far from its origins.
labor day • labour day • labor day us • labour day canada • labor day may day
The North American Labor Day is a holiday that has, by all considerations, deviated far from its origins.
labor day • labour day • labor day us • labour day canada • labor day may day
Scaasi to Relauch in Fall 2007
Sign of the times, an old-school name, Scaasi (familiar to fashionistas with a nose for vintage), uses a modern platform to launch his new line: Martha Stewart's TV show.
fashiontribes • arnold scaasi • scaasi on martha stewart • vintage coutoure • arnold isaacs
Sign of the times, an old-school name, Scaasi (familiar to fashionistas with a nose for vintage), uses a modern platform to launch his new line: Martha Stewart's TV show.
fashiontribes • arnold scaasi • scaasi on martha stewart • vintage coutoure • arnold isaacs
Schulz and Peanuts
Michaelis reveals how Charles Schulz's lonely childhood shaped his later life and his extraordinary comic strip about Good Old Charlie Brown.
charles schulz • charles m. schulz • sparky schulz • peanuts • american cartoonist charles schulz
Michaelis reveals how Charles Schulz's lonely childhood shaped his later life and his extraordinary comic strip about Good Old Charlie Brown.
charles schulz • charles m. schulz • sparky schulz • peanuts • american cartoonist charles schulz
The Johnson Presidency
This article examines Johnson's involvement in the Vietnam War, as well as looking at his other foreign policy achievements and his Great Society Program.
lyndon b. johnson • vietnam war • soviet union • great society • war on poverty
This article examines Johnson's involvement in the Vietnam War, as well as looking at his other foreign policy achievements and his Great Society Program.
lyndon b. johnson • vietnam war • soviet union • great society • war on poverty
The P Report
The latest on P movies.
planet of the apes • charlton heston • penn state • box office • movies
The latest on P movies.
planet of the apes • charlton heston • penn state • box office • movies
To Set Europe Ablaze: Part Three
This is the third part of my series on the SOE. It is the story of how these brave men and women greatly assisted Operation Overlord by their resistance to the Germans.
soe • operation overlord • normandy • second world war • french resistance
This is the third part of my series on the SOE. It is the story of how these brave men and women greatly assisted Operation Overlord by their resistance to the Germans.
soe • operation overlord • normandy • second world war • french resistance
Today's Good Old Days for California Anglers
A nostalgic look at California Fishing
fishing • california • tackle • techniques.
A nostalgic look at California Fishing
fishing • california • tackle • techniques.
Will U.S.Voters Turn Out in 2008?
Voter turnout in presidential elections has fluctuated widely in the last half century. It takes vital issues or appealing candidates to get them to the polls.
voter turnout • voter response to presidential candidates • voter percentages • presidential elections • u.s. political history
Voter turnout in presidential elections has fluctuated widely in the last half century. It takes vital issues or appealing candidates to get them to the polls.
voter turnout • voter response to presidential candidates • voter percentages • presidential elections • u.s. political history
4th of July Quotes and Sayings
The birth of America is something that has long been celebrated with patriotism and enthusiasm. Here are some ways to say "Happy Birthday America" this year on the 4th.
4th of july • independence day • patriotic words • 4th of july quotes • 4th of july sayings
The birth of America is something that has long been celebrated with patriotism and enthusiasm. Here are some ways to say "Happy Birthday America" this year on the 4th.
4th of july • independence day • patriotic words • 4th of july quotes • 4th of july sayings
Birth of an Anchorman
Political contributions by journalists paint a glaring contrast to the professional standards of a legendary industry pioneer.
walter cronkite • journalistic ethics • political contributions • broadcast pioneer • cbs anchorman
Political contributions by journalists paint a glaring contrast to the professional standards of a legendary industry pioneer.
walter cronkite • journalistic ethics • political contributions • broadcast pioneer • cbs anchorman
Charles Lindbergh
Lindbergh devised new high altitude flying to save fuel and crossed the Atlantic in his biplane the Spirit of St. Louis.
lindbergh • transatlantic • transportation • history • flight
Lindbergh devised new high altitude flying to save fuel and crossed the Atlantic in his biplane the Spirit of St. Louis.
lindbergh • transatlantic • transportation • history • flight
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