The Unexpected Turbulence of the Eisenhower Years

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History Unplugged

Society & Culture, History

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🗓️ 22 February 2023

⏱️ 21 minutes

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Summary

Some remember Dwight D. Eisenhower’s presidency as a time of peace and prosperity, but in reality, it was an era of constant global crises. In this episode preview from This American President, host Richard Lim explores how Eisenhower skillfully navigated the perils of the Cold War.

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The Turbulent Life and Improbable Presidency of Grover Cleveland: https://apple.co/3xdIUER / https://spoti.fi/3ltBmLF

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0:06.7	Our past is a collection of stories that bring us to where we are and shape our perspectives.
0:11.2	Hi, I'm Josh Cohen, host of the Eyewitness History Podcast.
0:14.9	On my show, I interview guests who watch the events that shaped our world.
0:18.8	From heartbreaking war stories to hilarious memories from the SNL writers room,
0:23.0	no recollection is off limits.
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0:31.2	player of your choice.
0:33.5	Hi, I'm Steve Guera, host of Beyond the Big Screen, a podcast about the true stories behind
0:39.3	the movies you love.
0:40.9	In each episode, we will talk about history, philosophy, religion, art, sports, literature,
0:46.3	and much more.
0:47.9	Movies and media only tell you a small part of the story.
0:51.3	From Beyond the Big Screen, we look into a wide variety of topics on the big screen and
0:56.8	beyond.
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1:04.4	platform.
1:05.4	Scott here wishing you a very happy President's Day week.
1:08.2	In honor of that, you're going to hear a short clip from the Parthenon Show, this American
1:13.6	President.
1:14.6	Some people remember Dwight D. Eisenhower's presidency as a time of peace and prosperity,
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