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In domestic affairs, Eisenhower supported a policy of "modern Republicanism" that occupied a middle ground between liberal Democrats and the conservative wing of the Republican Party. Eisenhower continued New Deal programs, expanded Social Security, and prioritized a balanced budget over tax cuts.
- Martin Patrick Durkin
He served as Secretary of Labor from January 21, 1953, to...
- Dwight D. Eisenhower
In 1952, Eisenhower entered the presidential race as a...
- Rockefeller Republican
Eisenhower coined the phrase "Modern Republicanism" to...
- Martin Patrick Durkin
From the time Eisenhower received the presidential nomination in 1952 until his death in 1969, he committed himself to leading the GOP and establishing moderate, not conservative, Republicanism as the party’s ideology. However, this aspect of Eisenhower’s political career has largely been ignored by historians.
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Apr 7, 2017 · Summary. Works that came out during Eisenhower's presidency were intended to lend support to his campaigns or his administration's policies. These hagiographies emphasized Eisenhower's status as an American hero and avoided any discussion of intra-party strife.
Dwight D. Eisenhower. Bringing to the Presidency his prestige as commanding general of the victorious forces in Europe during World War II, Dwight D. Eisenhower obtained a truce in Korea and worked incessantly during his two terms to ease the tensions of the Cold War. He pursued the moderate policies of "Modern Republicanism," pointing out as ...
Jun 6, 2022 · Footnote 21 As the standard bearer for the Republican Party, President Dwight Eisenhower, who was to the right of Rockefeller, tried to popularize a version of this Republicanism as well, by rebranding it “modern Republicanism.” Although all of these terms are helpful for understanding the thinking of Republicans who were not small ...
