Episode 32 of 100 · 5-Minute Videos
Dwight Eisenhower: A General Keeps the Peace
History — American History · History · Captions
About This Video
The 1950s are widely regarded as a period of undisputed American greatness. The United States dominated the world in almost every respect, from science to culture, from John Wayne westerns to commercial aviation. What was Dwight Eisenhower’s role in this decade of prosperity? John Yoo, Professor of Law at the University of California, Berkeley, has the answer.
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