Cold War
President Dwight D. Eisenhower successfully addressed the Cold War fears of the American people. He helped calm the hysteria down that was sweeping the nation. He helped put government spending back where it belongs. Also he found ways to connect everyone to make the people feel safer. However before he could do that he needed to calm the nation and gain their trust. During this time there was too much hysteria. People were fearing depression and the loss of their jobs. (Doc A) Also there was a fear of communi
Although it was a war that a shot was never fired we still feared our enemies. With the scare of nuclear attacks on the country, people would do anything to protect themselves. From 1951-1959 over half of government spending was being spent on Defense. When in a time of war every country needs a leader who will be able to lead us out of the war. (Doc H) Defense, such as missile programs, rather than spending it on civilian services, school construction, and welfare programs. With this he was able to help to address the fears of the people and make them feel safer. One who will ease our fears, financially support us, and also protect us. (Doc D) By doing this he was able to connect major defense areas. (Doc F) Throughout his term he was able to slowly decrease spending on defense about every year. " (Doc B) President Eisenhower told the people he sees and understand their fears, and do what he needs to as a leader to help them. (Doc C) Eisenhower set up a National System of Interstate and Defense Highways to connect 209 major cities. He was able to put the money towards plans to make the people feel safer. Many were building bomb shelters underground. President Eisenhower did all this while in the white house.
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