The President Who Saved the World

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Mr. Beat tells the story of Dwight David "Ike" Eisenhower, one of the greatest generals and presidents in American history.

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Eisenhower: Becoming the Leader of the Free World by Louis Galambos

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How Ike Led: The Principles Behind Eisenhower’s Biggest Decisions by Susan Eisenhower

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Eisenhower in War and Peace by Jean Edward Smith

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Eisenhower Volume 1: Soldier, General of the Army, President-Elect, 1890-1952 by Stephen Ambrose

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Eisenhower Volume 2: The President by Stephen Ambrose

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Before the release of his private papers in the 1970s, historians generally viewed Ike as too hands-off, as someone who’d rather play golf than run the country. However, after that suddenly historians viewed Eisenhower in a new light, and his reputation dramatically got better. Today, he is often considered not only one of the greatest generals in American history, but one of the greatest Presidents in American history.

Dwight Eisenhower is now my second favorite President in American history. The more I learn about him, the more I’m impressed. I mean, the dude freaking saved the world. In my opinion, he had all the attributes that make a great leader. Courage, integrity, humility, pragmatism, flexibility, and vision. Not only did he know how to work with all types of personalities, he actively learned from working with all types of personalities. Above all, he valued relationships, the Constitution, and American democracy. We haven’t had a leader like him since. (turn) So yeah, you bet your butt I like Ike.

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