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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Dwight D. Eisenhower

For Students 9th - 10th
This in-depth article on Dwight D. Eisenhower examines his early life, his military career in both World Wars, his Presidency and his legacy.
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Website
US National Archives

Our Documents: National Interstate and Defense Highways Act (1956)

For Students 9th - 10th
This great resource gives the history of building interstate highways as far back as the Roosevelt administration. Find out why President Eisenhower thought a system of interstate highways was so important to the U.S. economy and defense.
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eBook
OpenStax

Open Stax: Post War Prosperity and Cold War Fears 1945 1960: The American Dream

For Students 11th - 12th
Looks at the policies of President Dwight D. Eisenhower, both at home and abroad. Also examines changing gender roles in the 1950s, and the impact of suburbanization on America.
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Website
University of Virginia

Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: Dwight Eisenhower: Domestic Affairs

For Students 9th - 10th
President Eisenhower tried to follow a middle road in proposing and supporting domestic affairs during his presidency. Read about the policies he put forward. Read also about his dealing with Senator Joseph McCarthy, and his spotty...
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Website
US National Archives

Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum

For Students 9th - 10th
Official site provides information about his life and presidency, research, education, and upcoming events. This library commemorates the spirit of the Allied Expeditionary Forces of World War II, as well as the administration of the...
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Website
Curated OER

National Park Service: Eisenhower National Historic Site: Presidency

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the ways in which Eisenhower's presidency and personality mirrored the country as a whole during the years he was president (1952-1960). Includes many artifacts of the era, such as campaign paraphernalia and articles of...
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Handout
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: The Eisenhower Era

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses the domestic and foreign policies of President Dwight D. Eisenhower.
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Lesson Plan
Lumen Learning

Lumen: Boundless Communications: Sample Persuasive Speech

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson asks students to identify the strengths of Eisenhower's persuasive speech about military spending. A link to the audio version of President Dwight D. Eisenhower's speech "Chance for Peace" on April 16, 1953.
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Article
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Us History: 1945 1980: The Eisenhower Era

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about Eisenhower's domestic and foreign policies.
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Article
Siteseen

Siteseen: American Historama: Dwight Eisenhower

For Students 9th - 10th
Facts, biography, and accomplishments of the life of Dwight Eisenhower and summaries of important events during his presidency.