The+Eisenhower+Presidency

=Dwight D. Eisenhower as created by Group 2= Dwight Eisenhower, a five-star general, served two terms as the president of the United States. Working to improve the countries infrastructure,national defense, and reduce straining Cold War relations Eisenhower proved himself a worthy man for the task. With Military experience and a formal post-secondary education from West Point Academy, Eisenhower was well prepared to serve as Commander-In-Chief of the United States.

During Eisenhower's presidency he focused on one main area: infrastructure. He supported the Interstate Highway Act which created the freeway system citizens take for granted today. The government designed the system to be used for evacuating large cities and bringing in the military. Eisenhower, along with many people of the time, believed enemies would target the main cities in the country. In 1953, Eisenhower signed a truce to stop fighting in Korea which is still in effect today. Trying to reduce tension between the United States and the Soviet Union, Eisenhower proposed exchanging blueprints of military locations. The Russians did not respond to this proposal, yet tensions did ease. Since the end of World War II, relations between Russia and the United States have been strained because Russia supports communism, and the United States Supports capitalism.

Most of Eisenhower's accomplishments helped the United States in the long-term. Today's interstate highway system provides transportation not only during crises but during everyday transportation. During the beginning of this country, people simply wanted roads and waterways to connect cities without ever dreaming of a complex interstate freeway system. Many people use the system today to travel to and from work daily. The truce he brokered between North and South Korea has stopped fighting in the region for over fifty years. Not many presidents can boast the approval he held during office. Eisenhower proved himself to be a president to be remembered for years to come.

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