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Dwight D. Eisenhower: A Reassessment of His Warnings and Legacy

Introduction Over the past six decades, the way historians view President Dwight D. Eisenhower has changed dramatically. Initially ranked 22nd among U.S. Presidents in a 1962 survey, he was considered an average leader, on par with Chester A. Arthur and slightly better than Andrew Johnson. By the 1980s, his ranking had improved to 11th place, […]

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Eisenhower’s Strategic Decision: Why the Allies Didn’t Race for Berlin at the Climax of WWII

Introduction: The conclusion of World War II witnessed a symphony of pivotal decisions that reverberated through history. Among these, General Dwight D. Eisenhower, as the Supreme Commander of the Allied Expeditionary Force, stood at the helm of a monumental choice: whether to lead the Allies in a headlong rush towards Berlin or pursue an alternate […]