Episode 31 of 100 · 5-Minute Videos
Dwight Eisenhower: War Hero to President
History — Modern World History · History — American History · Captions
About This Video
As the Korean War intensified, war-weary Americans turned to a new leader, General Dwight D. Eisenhower, the hero of World War II, to bring them peace. “Ike,” as he was known to everyone, didn’t disappoint them.
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Standards Met in Ohio
- AMH.9-12.25.bGrades 9th, 10th, 11th, 12thExplain what “cold war” means.
- MWH.9-12.14cGrades 9th, 10th, 11th, 12thIdentify one consequence of World War I.
- MWH.9-12.15cGrades 9th, 10th, 11th, 12thIdentify an example of oppression during World War II.