Eisenhower Decides to Run
2001-01-28T14:27:07-05:00https://ximage.c-spanvideo.org/eyJidWNrZXQiOiJwaWN0dXJlcy5jLXNwYW52aWRlby5vcmciLCJrZXkiOiJGaWxlc1wvNjRhXC8yMDAxMDEyODE0MzIwMTAwMl9oZC5qcGciLCJlZGl0cyI6eyJyZXNpemUiOnsiZml0IjoiY292ZXIiLCJoZWlnaHQiOjUwNn19fQ==Author William Pickett talked about the decisions that Dwight Eisenhower made before running for president. Mr. Pickett argues that Dwight Eisenhower was not a reluctant candidate as he has been portrayed, but had his eye on the presidency as early as 1943 while a general in World War II. He talked about the process of historical research and how he wrote this biography. Following his remarks, he answered questions from members of the audience.
Author William Pickett talked about the decisions that Dwight Eisenhower made before running for president. Mr. Pickett argues that Dwight… read more
Author William Pickett talked about the decisions that Dwight Eisenhower made before running for president. Mr. Pickett argues that Dwight Eisenhower was not a reluctant candidate as he has been portrayed, but had his eye on the presidency as early as 1943 while a general in World War II. He talked about the process of historical research and how he wrote this biography. Following his remarks, he answered questions from members of the audience. close
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