Curated OER
The Early Cold War: 1947-1970
With a combination of images, maps, and valuable information, this presentation is a strong resource for a history class that is coming out of a WWII unit and into a Cold War unit. Some points are outlined for students, while others are...
Curated OER
Eisenhower's Foreign Policy
Good for setting the context for 20th century foreign policy issues, these slides describe key points in Latin America, the Middle East, the Far East, and Europe. US or World History classes will appreciate the concise list on each...
Curated OER
The Arab-Israeli Wars (1956-present)
A striking contrast of Israel in 1947 versus 1949 begins this presentation, helping to set the context of the ongoing strife between the Arab and Israeli peoples throughout the 20th (and 21st) centuries. Providing a good background to...
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Phs: Section 4: Eisenhower's Cold War Policies [Pdf]
A chapter from a Glencoe textbook which covers Eisenhower's Cold War actions. Read about his ideas for massive retaliation, the military hardware necessary for the Cold War, the international crises occurring during his presidency, and...
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Southwestern Academy: Eisenhower's Foreign Policy [Pdf]
A well-organized look at President Eisenhower's Cold War policies throughout his two terms as president. Find out about his policies toward the USSR, Latin America, Asia, and the Middle East.
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: Eisenhower Doctrine on the Middle East
Contains the actual text to the Eisenhower Doctrine on the Middle East, Eisenhower's speech to Congress on January 5, 1957.
Country Studies US
Country Studies: Eisenhower and the Cold War
A brief look at President's Eisenhower's commitment to restraining Communism in the Cold War years of the 1950s.
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: Statement on the Eisenhower Doctrine
Fordham University discusses the address given by President Dwight D. Eisenhower to Congress on the policy of the United States in the Middle East countries.
Nobel Media AB
The Nobel Prize: Lester Bowles Pearson Biographical
In addition to having a biography of Pearson, there is a focus on the 1957 Nobel Peace Prize he was awarded. There are links on the page to his acceptance speech and other resources.
Ducksters
Ducksters: The Cold War for Kids: Suez Crisis
Kids learn the history of the Suez Crisis during the Cold War. A fight over control of the Suez Canal involving Egypt, Israel, Britain, and France.
Siteseen
Siteseen: American Historama: Eisenhower Doctrine
Comprehensive overview details the Eisenhower Doctrine, a 1957 speech made by President Dwight Eisenhower in response to the Suez Crisis.