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University of Groningen

American History: Outlines: Eisenhower's Approach

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief overview of the conservative approach to domestic fiscal and social programs taken by President Dwight Eisenhower after succeeding and in contrast to President Truman.
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Handout
ibiblio

Ibiblio: American Commands of Dwight D. Eisenhower

For Students 9th - 10th
This site details Eisenhower's assignments as general during WWII.
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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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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.
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Primary
American Presidency Project

American Presidency Project: Housing Amendments of 1955

For Students 9th - 10th
Read the comments made by President Dwight D. Eisenhower upon the signing of the Housing Amendments of 1955. This act dealt with urban renewal and changes in basic housing law.
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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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Library of Congress

Loc: America's Story: Dwight D. Eisenhower

For Students 3rd - 8th
Peruse a few brief stories capturing a bit of history of President Dwight D. Eisenhower.
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Other

Southwestern Academy: Eisenhower's Foreign Policy [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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American Presidency Project

American Presidency Project: Veto of the Second Housing and Urban Renewal Bill

For Students 9th - 10th
Read the text of President Eisenhower's letter to the Senate in which he lays out his reasons for vetoing a housing bill. See the specifics he gives that he feels would improve the bill and allow him to sign it.
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Handout
White House Historical Association

The White House Historical Association: The Presidents

For Students 9th - 10th
Complete biographies and photos of all past presidents.
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Wyzant

Wyzant: Dwight D Eisenhower

For Students 9th - 10th
Overview of the life and career of President Dwight D. Eisenhower, including a link to Eisenhower's "Atoms for Peace" speech given December 8, 1953.
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University of Groningen

American History: Outlines: Eisenhower and the Cold War

For Students 9th - 10th
Overview of President Dwight D. Eisenhower's Cold War policies.
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Handout
Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of American History: American Presidency: Dwight D. Eisenhower

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief biographical sketch of America's thirty-fourth president includes background information on the era in which he served and linked-to objects from the Smithsonian's collections that help define the man and his presidency.
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Other

Center for the Study of the Presidency and Congress

For Students 9th - 10th
The Center for the Study of the Presidency is a non-partisan and non-profit corporation. Inspired by Dwight Eisenhower's 1969 call for programs on the American Presidency for 'students old and young.'
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Primary
American Presidency Project

American Presidency Project: State of the Union Addresses and Messages

For Students 9th - 10th
This site compiles all of the State of the Union addresses and messages by all the presidents in U.S. history (except William Henry Harrison and James A. Garfield).
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Other

Korean War Commemoration: Dwight D. Eisenhower

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Korean War Commemoration contains a biography of Dwight D. Eisenhower, with a special emphasis on his involvement in the Korean War.
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Handout
ibiblio

Ibiblio: Dwight David Eisenhower

For Students 9th - 10th
This ibiblio.org site is a biographical account of the 34th president of the U.S., Dwight D. Eisenhower. Contains interesting details, particularly of his military career.
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ibiblio

Ibiblio: The Military Career of Dwight David Eisenhower

For Students 9th - 10th
This site offers information regarding the military career of Dwight D. Eisenhower, as well as links to information on his presidency, commands, and various quotes.
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Article
Siteseen

Siteseen: American Historama: Eisenhower Doctrine

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive overview details the Eisenhower Doctrine, a 1957 speech made by President Dwight Eisenhower in response to the Suez Crisis.
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Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Biography of President Dwight D. Eisenhower for Kids

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn more about the 34th president of the United States, Dwight D. Eisenhower, on this site.
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Handout
University of Virginia

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

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive explanation of Eisenhower's Cold War policies.
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Other

Phs: Section 4: Eisenhower's Cold War Policies [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
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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PBS

Pbs Character Above All: Dwight D. Eisenhower

For Students 9th - 10th
Essay by Stephen Ambrose covering Dwight Eisenhower's life and career. The essay explores ways in which Eisenhower's character shaped his decisions.
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Website
Curated OER

National Park Service: Eisenhower National Historical Site

For Students 9th - 10th
At the online arm of the Eisenhower National Historic Site, a home and farm purchased by Eisenhower in 1950, find information about Eisenhower's life, the plant and animal species that live there, park operations, and similar types of...