AMH 28: Eisenhower

What was Nixon party of that he was most well known for?

House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC)

• US is in the Second Red Scare

• Trying to find all communist

What Senate committee did Joseph McCarthy lead that was doing the same thing as HUAC?

Committee on Government Operations

• Searching for any ‘subversives’

Why was the time during the Second Red Scare known as McCarthyism?

The Federal Loyalty Security Program was searching for anyone who is a ‘security risk’

• If you led a life that was different than the general public, you were labeled as a communist

Why did the Checkers Speech occur?

Given by Nixon on Tuesday night, Sept. 23, 1952

• During the 1952 campaign there were whispers that Nixon was corrupt, stole $18k from the campaign fund

What did Nixon say in the Checkers Speech?

• “I NEVER took any funds.”

• “If I was rich my wife would dress better.”

• “My 6 year old daughter loves our new puppy, I would never give away a member of my family, our puppy, Checkers.”

Trying to sound like a modest guy, one of us

• People LOVE him after this

What was Eisenhower’s Domestic Policy (1953-1961)?

Truman Doctrine

• He sees we have a build up of a new industry

What did Eisenhower say in what is known as “Eisenhower’s Farewell Speech” ?

Gives a warning about the new war industry that is building up

Why was Eisenhower called a Moderate Republican?

Due to his domestic policy that he didn’t name

• smaller federal government

• get rid of any price controls

What are the key points of Moderate Republicanism?

• Reduce Taxes

• Advocate for a higher min. wage

• 1956 Interstate Highway Act

• Strong state governments and decreased federal government

  • Eisenhower sees that the US is diverse