Dwight David Eisenhower: A Positive Leader

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Dwight David Eisenhower, possibly one of the greatest presidents we have had in the United States. As our 34th president, he not only created organizations like NATO and NASA. Eisenhower also became famous for his “Atoms of Peace” speech over the rising tension of the Cold War. Before Eisenhower became our president he acquired a five-star rank as general in December of 1944. A rank that only nine Americans have achieved since its establishment in World War Two. A remarkable military leader and president, Eisenhower is deserving of the title, “A positive leader” due to his success with the Civil Rights movement, World War two, and diplomacy during the Cold War.
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