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Historical Dictionary of the Eisenhower Era
Kaufman, Burton I.; Kaufman, Diane
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Description for Historical Dictionary of the Eisenhower Era
Series: Historical Dictionaries of U.S. Politics and Political Eras. Num Pages: 320 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: WZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 227 x 151 x 24. Weight in Grams: 576.
U.S. Army General Dwight D. Eisenhower first entered into the public eye during World War II as the Supreme Commander of the Allied Forces in Europe. In 1952, he was elected as the 34th President of the United States and served two terms. During those terms he oversaw the cease-fire of the Korean War, kept up the pressure on the Soviet Union during the Cold War, made nuclear weapons a higher defense priority, launched the Space Race, enlarged the Social Security program, and began the Interstate Highway System. The Historical Dictionary of the Eisenhower Era examines significant individuals, organizations, ... Read more
U.S. Army General Dwight D. Eisenhower first entered into the public eye during World War II as the Supreme Commander of the Allied Forces in Europe. In 1952, he was elected as the 34th President of the United States and served two terms. During those terms he oversaw the cease-fire of the Korean War, kept up the pressure on the Soviet Union during the Cold War, made nuclear weapons a higher defense priority, launched the Space Race, enlarged the Social Security program, and began the Interstate Highway System. The Historical Dictionary of the Eisenhower Era examines significant individuals, organizations, ... Read more
Product Details
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
320
Condition
New
Series
Historical Dictionaries of U.S. Politics and Political Eras
Number of Pages
320
Format
Hardback
Place of Publication
Lanham, MD, United States
ISBN
9780810855076
SKU
V9780810855076
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About Kaufman, Burton I.; Kaufman, Diane
Burton I. Kaufman is adjunct professor of history at the University of Utah and former dean and professor of history and interdisciplinary studies at Miami University of Ohio. Diane Kaufman is a former teacher who began working at libraries in 1985. Her last position was head of the Western College Memorial Archives at Miami University of Ohio.
Reviews for Historical Dictionary of the Eisenhower Era
Succinctly written....Entries are well-written and provide good contextual background.... Recommended for academic and public library reference collections.
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