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The Age of Eisenhower

America and the World in the 1950s

by William I Hitchcock
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Drawing on newly declassified documents and thousands of pages of unpublished material, The Age of Eisenhower tells the story of a masterful president guiding the nation through the great crises of the 1950s, from McCarthyism and the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.

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    March 20, 2018

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      • ISBN: 9781508254478
      • File size: 738596 KB
      • Duration: 25:38:44

  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • AudioFile Magazine
      This audiobook, narrated by Arthur Morey, continues a recent trend that sees Eisenhower's presidency as far more important than it looked when he left Washington in 1961. Historians now place him among the top 10 presidents, putting his accomplishments in context and comparing the endurance of his policies with the men who have served since. Morey guides us through this historical survey with an authoritative voice appropriate for a great reappraisal of Ike. Morey's low, jowly voice sounds somewhat scratchy, and he approaches the work straightforwardly. While he uses limited range, he paces the book effectively, keeping events moving and emphasizing new information the author has uncovered. R.I.G. © AudioFile 2018, Portland, Maine

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