Eisenhower Legacy

In October 1990, in honor of the centennial of Eisenhower's birth, an extraordinary group of former cabinet & staff, historians & journalists assembled at Gettysburg College for a re-appraisal of his Presidency. They offer an "inside" look at Eisenhower's leadership & give a glimpse at how important issues of his presidency were decided & how this compares with what is now commonly believed. Chapter 1. "An Informal Discussion with Eisenhower Cabinet & Staff." Eisenhower's knowledge of economic policy, including budget deficits, foreign policy, the McCarthy-Army hearings & the Sherman Adams resignation. Chapter 2. "Eisenhower & the Media." Includes a discussion of the first televised press conferences & his use of the media. Chapter 3. "The Eisenhower Legacy in Civil Rights." One of the least known aspects of his presidency. Chapter 4. "Domestic Policy & the Eisenhower Legacy." Covers law enforcement, urban renewal, the federal highway system & other subjects. Chapter 5. "Eisenhower at Gettysburg." Details of the writing of his three volumes of memoirs including his view of the issues during his presidency. Chapter 6. "Eisenhower as Leader." Eisenhower's character & background & the role this played in his leadership as President. THE EISENHOWER LEGACY: DISCUSSIONS OF PRESIDENTIAL LEADERSHIP is also a companion to the PBS Adult Learning Satellite series: "The Eisenhower Legacy."Warshaw, Shirley Anne is the author of 'Eisenhower Legacy' with ISBN 9780910155212 and ISBN 0910155216.