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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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The White House

The White House: Presidents: Dwight D. Eisenhower

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief biography of American president Dwight D. Eisenhower. A color portrait is included.
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A&E Television

History.com: American Presidents: Dwight D. Eisenhower

For Students 9th - 10th
This easy-to-navigate site has President Eisenhower's biography, events occurring during his presidency, an image gallery, and several video clips.
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University of Groningen

American History: Presidents: Dwight David Eisenhower

For Students 9th - 10th
This website contains links to Eisenhower's Inaugural Addresses, Farewell Address and all of his State of the Union Addresses.
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University of Virginia

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

For Students 9th - 10th
Dwight D. Eisenhower (1890-1969 CE) was the allied commander of all European forces. AmericanPresident.org takes the reader through the exploration of President Eisenhower's distinguished career. Use this site to learn about the life of...
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Vassar College

Vassar: Eisenhower's Letter of Support to Ngo Dinh Diem

For Students 9th - 10th
Text of a letter sent from U.S. President Dwight Eisenhower to Diem.
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Smithsonian Institution

National Portrait Gallery: Hall of Presidents: Dwight D. Eisenhower

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief summary of Dwight D. Eisenhower's road to the presidency. Includes historical perspective on his performance.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.