Before the Presidency
What was Eisenhower's Start in politics?
Military, and being a war hero
What party was Eisenhower?
Republican
How many terms did Ike serve?
2
What was the name of Eisenhower's huge roadway bill?
Interstate Highway Act of 1956
What is his Wife's name?
Mamie
What was Eisenhower's Religion?
Presbyterian
What was Eisenhower's Strategy to get elected?
He never mentioned his opponent by name but attacked Truman and his mistakes
What is one accomplishment he had while in office?
Helps bring an end to the Korean War, SEATO, Eisenhower Doctrine, etc.
What were the two huge Civil Rights laws passed?
Brown V Board of Education & Civil Rights Act of 1957
Did Ike have any siblings?
Yes (6: Earl, Edgar, Milton, Paul, Roy, Arthur)
Military
What was Eisenhower's Slogan?
"I Like Ike"
What was the biggest accomplishment of Dwight Eisenhower's Presidency?
Civil Rights Movement
What was the policy to provide economic aid to Middle Eastern countries?
What was a way that Mamie impacted Ike's presidency?
What year was Eisenhower Born?
1890
Who was Eisenhower's VP?
Richard Nixon
What were ways that Eisenhower impacted the future of the country?
Major Civil Rights Movements(Rosa Parks, Bus Boycott, Brown V. Board of Education), Raised tensions of the Cold War, and Praised for not taking actions to go to war
What was Eisenhower's Philosophy called when it came to using nuclear weapons?
Massive Retaliation(Someone uses them we use them back til we are both destroyed)
What happened to his 2 children?
First child died when he 2 years old was and his second was in the Military and his highest position was Lieutenant Colonel.
What made Eisenhower a popular Candidate for President in 1952?
He was a war hero of WWII because he was in charge of D-Day
What were Eisenhower's beliefs for his presidency?
Contain Communism, Reduce Federal Deficits, Massive Retaliation
Name 3 Major World Events During Ike's terms?
Sputnik is launched, Stalin Dies, Korean War Armistice, Soviets test first Hydrogen bomb, etc
What was the treaty alliance the US made for countries in Asia?
SEATO (Southeast Asia Treaty Organization)
How did Eisenhower's parents affect his future?
They were poor so he adopted a strong work ethic.