Following the war, many American’s were in fear of the rise of nations such as Russia and China. The nation was still recovering from the devastation that World War II brought on. Evan Thomas explored the situations in which Eisenhower really how to stand strong to represent America and how he dealt with foreign affairs by maintaining his tactics and as the title claimed, being able to maintain a good bluff in order to keep America safe. Thomas uses thorough research from Eisenhower’s diaries and declassified government papers to explain the secret battle that Eisenhower ensued to save the world from a hostile situation during the Cold War years. His demeanor during this time really spoke to his character and prowess as America’s leader. In
