Dwight Eisenhower Bringing to the Presidency his prestige as commanding general of the victorious forces in Europe during World War II, Dwight D. Eisenhower obtained a truce in Korea and worked incessantly during his two terms to ease the tensions of the Cold War. He pursued the moderate policies of "Modern Republicanism," pointing out as he left office, "America is today the strongest, most influential, and most productive nation in the world." Born in Texas …showed first 75 words of 657 total…

…showed last 75 words of 657 total…country greatly in all his war efforts. One may think he created peace between countries, but I feel differently. I remember him for the one mistake he did, helping develop the Atom Bomb. I do not feel he created peace because he was for creating the Atom Bomb. To me, that is not a form of protection for our country, but only a threat to other countries. Thus, it intimidates other countries, not creating peace.