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Eisenhower: A Life
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ISBN: 014312739X
Author: Johnson, Paul
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Acclaimed historian Paul Johnsons lively, succinct profile of Dwight D. Eisenhower explores his life and enduring legacyIn the rousing style hes famous for, Paul Johnson offers a fascinating biography of Dwight D. Eisenhower, with particular focus on his years as a five-star general and his two terms as president of the United States. Johnson chronicles Ikes modest childhood in Kansas, his West Point education, and his swift rise through the military ranks, culminating in his appointment as Supreme Commander of the Allied forces during World War II. Johnson then paints a rich portrait of Eisenhowers presidency, many elements of which speak to American politics today: his ability to balance the budget, his mastery in managing an oppositional Congress, and his prescient warnings about the military-industrial complex. This brief yet satisfying portrait will appeal to biography lovers as well as enthusiasts of presidential and military history alike.
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Eisenhower: A Life