Idol and hero

Author: Wick
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Publish Date: 2005-09-01
Features: Eisenhower was the most popular president of our time, an undeniable hero of World War II. During his eight years in office, he maintained the hard-won peace, ended the Korean War, and avoided other potential conflicts. However, he failed to seize the opportunity to end the Cold War, did not lead his nation in the fight for racial equality, and often remained silent in the face of McCarthyism. This made him inevitable targets of criticism from later generations. Yet, this did not prevent him from becoming an icon and hero of our time. He embodied the image and character of a "Father of the Nation," and people affectionately called him "Dad Ike." Everyone would say, "I like Ike." — Tom Wick
Dwight D. Eisenhower (1890–1969) was the 34th President of the United States. Eisenhower graduated from the renowned West Point Military Academy. As a hero of the American people during World War II, General Dwight D. Eisenhower earned widespread popularity during his presidency. However, viewed through the nostalgic lens of the 1950s, historians consider him one of the less successful presidents in U.S. history. During his tenure, the United States faced civil rights conflicts, McCarthyism, and a sluggish economy. Internationally, the Cold War situation worsened, though his government often employed brinkmanship, he later became revered for "keeping the peace." In this book, Tom Wick portrays this global icon and hero for the world.