Blog discussion in class:
- Harry S. Truman became president when FDR died, he completed the remaining almost four years remaining of FDR's term. Left the office with a 22% approval rating, the lowest of any president. Known for the dropping of the atomic bombs in Hiroshima and Nagasaki. He was in office when the 22nd amendment which limited the presidency to 2 terms and no more than 10 years total, was passed. Gave the Potsdam speech. President when war ended in both Germany and Japan. Helped organize and later join the league of nations. Took a hard stance against communism and the Soviet Union-policy of containment. Truman plan and Marshall Act were passed. De-segregated the military. Created the CIA and the National Security Council. "the buck stops here". Designed the Fair Deal to help people in need and develop the economy in the United States.
- Dwight D. Eisenhower- Was a famous WW2 general. Decided to join the Republican Party after WW2, which guaranteed him a win in the 1952 election. The election of 1952 was a blow out win for Eisenhower. 56 was pretty much a repeat election. Election slogan "I like Ike".
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