Eisenhower Administration

The Eisenhower Administration, led by President Dwight D. Eisenhower from 1953 to 1961, was known for promoting a period of economic growth and stability after World War II. It focused on strengthening national defense and containing communism, particularly through the Cold War. The administration emphasized balanced budgets, infrastructure projects like the Interstate Highway System, and moderate policies on social issues. Eisenhower’s leadership aimed to maintain peace, improve national security, and foster economic prosperity, while also navigating Cold War tensions and fostering a sense of regional and national unity.