President Eisenhower: War of Soviets & Segregation

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Dwight D. Eisenhower is a fixture in the lists of America's favourite Presidents. How did Eisenhower change America? How did the Cold War and Civil Rights become intertwined in this period? What doomsday did Eisenhower foresee for America at the end of his time in office? Don's guest today is Christopher Nichols, professor of history at The Ohio State University. Chris is working on a book about Eisenhower and the 1952 election. Produced by Freddy Chick. Edited by Aidan Lonergan. Senior Producer was Charlotte Long.