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Eisenhower: From “Do-Nothing” To “Did-Everything”, Holly F. Caldwell
Eisenhower: From “Do-Nothing” To “Did-Everything”, Holly F. Caldwell
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Dwight David Eisenhower was a modest man who led a modest life. The 34th president of the United States was a country boy who hailed from the rural town of Abilene, Kansas. He was not born into instant greatness; instead, he grew into it. He held several notable positions, culminating in the achievement of being elected to the presidency. His presidential reign was relatively calm, with few drastic disruptions, and this period of tranquility led to a public perception of Eisenhower as a “do-nothing” president.
Contrary to the traditional portrayal, historical revisionism has exhibited Eisenhower as an experienced and …
The Long Defeat – Glimpses Of Final Victory: The Years Of The Locust, Evan B. Lanning
The Long Defeat – Glimpses Of Final Victory: The Years Of The Locust, Evan B. Lanning
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An examination of Tolkien’s conception of history, the crisis of unpreparedness preceding the Second World War, and a relating of the story of Churchill’s warnings and eventual ascension to the position of Prime Minister. This study will compare the historical perspective of Tolkien, as represented in his fictional works, with the turmoil that transpired during the early days of WWII. Mostly, it will demonstrate how Tolkien’s view of history manifested itself within the context of the very perilous realities leading up to WWII. Nonetheless, a larger portrait of the nation of Great Britain, Winston Churchill, and their joint struggle to …
The Winter War: Its Causes And Effects, Ethan D. Beck
The Winter War: Its Causes And Effects, Ethan D. Beck
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The Russo-Finnish War of 1939-1940, also known as the Winter War, forms a curious portion of World War II history that bears further study. Occurring during the “Phony War”—the period of calm following Hitler’s invasion of Poland—the Winter War offers a glimpse into the attitudes of the major powers as the growing necessity of the coming war becomes increasingly clear during 1939 and 1940. Specifically, the Winter War provides insight into Soviet imperialism and its concerns over German aggression, and forms a crucial portion of the German decision to invade Russia in the summer of 1941. Without consideration of the …