The Age of Eisenhower

"The Age of Eisenhower" offers an insightful exploration of Dwight Eisenhower’s presidency, utilizing newly declassified documents and extensive unpublished material. It chronicles his adept navigation through the crises of the 1950s, including McCarthyism, the Korean War, and civil rights struggles, highlighting his ability to foster bipartisanship. The narrative portrays Eisenhower as a complex leader who embraced key New Deal policies while addressing the challenges of communism abroad and cautioning against the military-industrial complex. This authoritative account underscores why historians now rank him among America's greatest presidents.