Eisenhower notes

What social initiative did Eisenhower encourage among labor unions?

Eisenhower encouraged labor unions to allow African American laborers and demanded desegregation of interstate dining facilities on trains.

Who did Eisenhower appoint to the Supreme Court that was significant for civil rights?

Eisenhower appointed Earl Warren to the Supreme Court, who later presided over Brown v. Topeka Board of Education.

What was Eisenhower's economic goal related to income and expenditure, and was he successful?

Eisenhower aimed to balance income and expenditure by 1962, but there were budget deficits every year.

What social issue resulted from the 1957-58 recession?

The recession in 1957-58 resulted in unemployment and a drop in production, and Eisenhower avoided any spending programs due to fear of inflation.

What boosted Eisenhower's political credibility before his presidency?

Eisenhower's credibility from being a serving NATO Supreme Commander boosted his political standing.

How did conservative and Republican policies affect federal spending during Eisenhower's presidency?

Conservative and Republican policies reduced the amount of federal spending and influence.

What alliance helped Eisenhower gain support from African American voters?

Eisenhower's popularity in Congress and his support from many African American voters were due to his alliance with Adam Clayton Powell.

What approach did Eisenhower's cabinet take to reduce federal economic control?

8 millionaires in the cabinet began to sell off government business to private capital to reduce federal economic control.

What was significant about Eisenhower's social intervention in the case of two Black boys accused of rape?

Eisenhower ordered the release of two Black boys, aged 7 and 9, who were accused of raping a white girl.

How was the largescale highway building funded during Eisenhower's presidency

Large-scale highway building was paid for by a fuel VAT.

What political issue threatened Eisenhower's position and discredited his presidency?

McCarthyism and the fallout of McCarthy and Eisenhower threatened Eisenhower's position as authority and discredited the legitimacy of his presidency.

How did Eisenhower impact federal taxes?

Eisenhower reduced federal taxes by $7 billion.

Who benefited from the extended social security under Eisenhower?

Social security was extended to self

Who was the first African American appointed by Eisenhower, and to what position?

Eisenhower appointed Wilkins, the first African American as Undersecretary of Labor.

What change occurred to the minimum wage during Eisenhower's presidency?

The minimum wage was raised from 75 cents to a dollar an hour.

What was the impact of slashing agricultural subsidies during Eisenhower's presidency?

Slashing agricultural subsidies caused farmers to overproduce to compensate for lost income, leading to the creation of the Agricultural Act of 1956 that failed as prices continued to drop.

How did Eisenhower respond to the Little Rock Nine crisis in 1957?

Eisenhower sent federal troops to protect the Little Rock Nine entering school.

How did Congress defy Eisenhower regarding housing and road construction?

Congress introduced a $1 billion subsidy for housing and more road construction in defiance of Eisenhower.

What states were introduced during Eisenhower's presidency?

Alaska and Hawaii were introduced as states.

What was the economic impact of the military industrial complex during Eisenhower's presidency?

The creation of a military-industrial complex increased spending on education and led to the creation of NASA.

What department was created to increase investment in social security during Eisenhower's presidency?

The Department of Health, Education, and Welfare was created to increase investment in social security.

What was the goal of the 1957 Civil Rights Act?

The 1957 Civil Rights Act was aimed at franchising Black Americans.

What was the problem with Eisenhower's budget by 1959?

The 1959 budget deficit was $12.5 billion.