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57324af4b9d445190005e9ca	When did Eisenhower receive authority over the British Eighth Army?	February 1943	[ "Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nOperation Torch also served as a valuable training ground for Eisenhower's combat command skills; during the initial phase of Generalfeldmarschall Erwin Rommel's move into the Kasserine Pass, Eisenhower created some confusion in the ranks by some interference with the execution of battle pl...
57324af4b9d445190005e9cb	What did Eisenhower command after he commanded ETOUSA?	NATOUSA	[ "Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nOperation Torch also served as a valuable training ground for Eisenhower's combat command skills; during the initial phase of Generalfeldmarschall Erwin Rommel's move into the Kasserine Pass, Eisenhower created some confusion in the ranks by some interference with the execution of battle pl...
57324b3be99e3014001e665c	What did the Allies invade after they conquered North Africa?	Sicily	[ "Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nAfter the capitulation of Axis forces in North Africa, Eisenhower oversaw the highly successful invasion of Sicily. Once Mussolini, the Italian leader, had fallen in Italy, the Allies switched their attention to the mainland with Operation Avalanche. But while Eisenhower argued with Preside...
57324b3be99e3014001e665d	What was the invasion of mainland Italy called?	Operation Avalanche	[ "Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nAfter the capitulation of Axis forces in North Africa, Eisenhower oversaw the highly successful invasion of Sicily. Once Mussolini, the Italian leader, had fallen in Italy, the Allies switched their attention to the mainland with Operation Avalanche. But while Eisenhower argued with Preside...
57324b3be99e3014001e665e	What was the initial ratio of Axis to Allied divisions in Italy?	2 to 1	[ "Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nAfter the capitulation of Axis forces in North Africa, Eisenhower oversaw the highly successful invasion of Sicily. Once Mussolini, the Italian leader, had fallen in Italy, the Allies switched their attention to the mainland with Operation Avalanche. But while Eisenhower argued with Preside...
57324b3be99e3014001e665f	How many divisions did the Germans add to Italy?	19	[ "Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nAfter the capitulation of Axis forces in North Africa, Eisenhower oversaw the highly successful invasion of Sicily. Once Mussolini, the Italian leader, had fallen in Italy, the Allies switched their attention to the mainland with Operation Avalanche. But while Eisenhower argued with Preside...
57324b3be99e3014001e6660	Until he was deposed, who was the leader of Italy?	Mussolini	[ "Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nAfter the capitulation of Axis forces in North Africa, Eisenhower oversaw the highly successful invasion of Sicily. Once Mussolini, the Italian leader, had fallen in Italy, the Allies switched their attention to the mainland with Operation Avalanche. But while Eisenhower argued with Preside...
57324b820fdd8d15006c692d	Other than Eisenhower, who was considered for the appointment of Supreme Allied Commander in Europe?	Marshall	[ "Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nIn December 1943, President Roosevelt decided that Eisenhower – not Marshall – would be Supreme Allied Commander in Europe. The following month, he resumed command of ETOUSA and the following month was officially designated as the Supreme Allied Commander of the Allied Expeditionary Force (...
57324b820fdd8d15006c692e	What did SHAEF stand for?	Supreme Allied Commander of the Allied Expeditionary Force	[ "Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nIn December 1943, President Roosevelt decided that Eisenhower – not Marshall – would be Supreme Allied Commander in Europe. The following month, he resumed command of ETOUSA and the following month was officially designated as the Supreme Allied Commander of the Allied Expeditionary Force (...
57324b820fdd8d15006c692f	Who appointed Eisenhower as Supreme Allied Commander in Europe?	Roosevelt	[ "Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nIn December 1943, President Roosevelt decided that Eisenhower – not Marshall – would be Supreme Allied Commander in Europe. The following month, he resumed command of ETOUSA and the following month was officially designated as the Supreme Allied Commander of the Allied Expeditionary Force (...
57324b820fdd8d15006c6930	What was the Allied invasion of Normandy called?	Operation Overlord	[ "Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nIn December 1943, President Roosevelt decided that Eisenhower – not Marshall – would be Supreme Allied Commander in Europe. The following month, he resumed command of ETOUSA and the following month was officially designated as the Supreme Allied Commander of the Allied Expeditionary Force (...
57324b820fdd8d15006c6931	When did Operation Overlord take place?	June 1944	[ "Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nIn December 1943, President Roosevelt decided that Eisenhower – not Marshall – would be Supreme Allied Commander in Europe. The following month, he resumed command of ETOUSA and the following month was officially designated as the Supreme Allied Commander of the Allied Expeditionary Force (...
57324c04e17f3d1400422805	Who refused to provide Eisenhower with landing craft?	Ernest J. King	[ "Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nEisenhower, as well as the officers and troops under him, had learned valuable lessons in their previous operations, and their skills had all strengthened in preparation for the next most difficult campaign against the Germans—a beach landing assault. His first struggles, however, were with...
57324c04e17f3d1400422806	What concern did Churchill have in regard to Eisenhower's pre-invasion bombing plan?	civilian casualties	[ "Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nEisenhower, as well as the officers and troops under him, had learned valuable lessons in their previous operations, and their skills had all strengthened in preparation for the next most difficult campaign against the Germans—a beach landing assault. His first struggles, however, were with...
57324c04e17f3d1400422807	What did Patton do that first caused Eisenhower to reprimand him?	slapped a subordinate	[ "Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nEisenhower, as well as the officers and troops under him, had learned valuable lessons in their previous operations, and their skills had all strengthened in preparation for the next most difficult campaign against the Germans—a beach landing assault. His first struggles, however, were with...
57324c04e17f3d1400422808	What were the French resistance to be used for in advance of the invasion of France?	covert and sabotage operations	[ "Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nEisenhower, as well as the officers and troops under him, had learned valuable lessons in their previous operations, and their skills had all strengthened in preparation for the next most difficult campaign against the Germans—a beach landing assault. His first struggles, however, were with...
57324c04e17f3d1400422809	Who was the leader of French forces in this period?	de Gaulle	[ "Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nEisenhower, as well as the officers and troops under him, had learned valuable lessons in their previous operations, and their skills had all strengthened in preparation for the next most difficult campaign against the Germans—a beach landing assault. His first struggles, however, were with...
57324c70e17f3d140042280f	When did the Normandy invasion occur?	June 6, 1944	[ "Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nThe D-Day Normandy landings on June 6, 1944, were costly but successful. A month later, the invasion of Southern France took place, and control of forces in the southern invasion passed from the AFHQ to the SHAEF. Many prematurely considered that victory in Europe would come by summer's end...
57324c70e17f3d1400422810	How long after the Normandy invasion did the landings in Southern France occur?	month	[ "Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nThe D-Day Normandy landings on June 6, 1944, were costly but successful. A month later, the invasion of Southern France took place, and control of forces in the southern invasion passed from the AFHQ to the SHAEF. Many prematurely considered that victory in Europe would come by summer's end...
57324c70e17f3d1400422811	When did the war in Europe end?	May 8, 1945	[ "Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nThe D-Day Normandy landings on June 6, 1944, were costly but successful. A month later, the invasion of Southern France took place, and control of forces in the southern invasion passed from the AFHQ to the SHAEF. Many prematurely considered that victory in Europe would come by summer's end...
57324c70e17f3d1400422812	How many divisions involved in the Allied invasion of Europe did Eisenhower visit?	every	[ "Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nThe D-Day Normandy landings on June 6, 1944, were costly but successful. A month later, the invasion of Southern France took place, and control of forces in the southern invasion passed from the AFHQ to the SHAEF. Many prematurely considered that victory in Europe would come by summer's end...
57324c70e17f3d1400422813	After what possible event would the speech called one of the greatest in history have been delivered?	if the invasion failed	[ "Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nThe D-Day Normandy landings on June 6, 1944, were costly but successful. A month later, the invasion of Southern France took place, and control of forces in the southern invasion passed from the AFHQ to the SHAEF. Many prematurely considered that victory in Europe would come by summer's end...
57324d11b9d445190005e9eb	What unit did Montgomery command?	21st Army Group	[ "Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nOnce the coastal assault had succeeded, Eisenhower insisted on retaining personal control over the land battle strategy, and was immersed in the command and supply of multiple assaults through France on Germany. Field Marshal Montgomery insisted priority be given to his 21st Army Group's at...
57324d11b9d445190005e9ec	What general commanded the 12th US Army Group?	Bradley	[ "Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nOnce the coastal assault had succeeded, Eisenhower insisted on retaining personal control over the land battle strategy, and was immersed in the command and supply of multiple assaults through France on Germany. Field Marshal Montgomery insisted priority be given to his 21st Army Group's at...
57324d11b9d445190005e9ed	Who was the Sixth US Army Group's commander?	Devers	[ "Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nOnce the coastal assault had succeeded, Eisenhower insisted on retaining personal control over the land battle strategy, and was immersed in the command and supply of multiple assaults through France on Germany. Field Marshal Montgomery insisted priority be given to his 21st Army Group's at...
57324d11b9d445190005e9ee	What geographic portion of the front did the Sixth US Army Group operate on?	south	[ "Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nOnce the coastal assault had succeeded, Eisenhower insisted on retaining personal control over the land battle strategy, and was immersed in the command and supply of multiple assaults through France on Germany. Field Marshal Montgomery insisted priority be given to his 21st Army Group's at...
57324d11b9d445190005e9ef	What supply port was opened late in 1944?	Antwerp	[ "Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nOnce the coastal assault had succeeded, Eisenhower insisted on retaining personal control over the land battle strategy, and was immersed in the command and supply of multiple assaults through France on Germany. Field Marshal Montgomery insisted priority be given to his 21st Army Group's at...
57324d56b9d445190005e9fd	What European rank was equivalent to that of General of the Army?	Field Marshal	[ "Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nIn recognition of his senior position in the Allied command, on December 20, 1944, he was promoted to General of the Army, equivalent to the rank of Field Marshal in most European armies. In this and the previous high commands he held, Eisenhower showed his great talents for leadership and ...
57324d56b9d445190005e9fe	On what date did Eisenhower receive his General of the Army appointment?	December 20, 1944	[ "Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nIn recognition of his senior position in the Allied command, on December 20, 1944, he was promoted to General of the Army, equivalent to the rank of Field Marshal in most European armies. In this and the previous high commands he held, Eisenhower showed his great talents for leadership and ...
57324d56b9d445190005e9ff	Along with Montgomery, with whom did Eisenhower disagree on strategy?	Churchill	[ "Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nIn recognition of his senior position in the Allied command, on December 20, 1944, he was promoted to General of the Army, equivalent to the rank of Field Marshal in most European armies. In this and the previous high commands he held, Eisenhower showed his great talents for leadership and ...
57324d56b9d445190005ea00	What Soviet military leader was a counterpart of Eisenhower?	Zhukov	[ "Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nIn recognition of his senior position in the Allied command, on December 20, 1944, he was promoted to General of the Army, equivalent to the rank of Field Marshal in most European armies. In this and the previous high commands he held, Eisenhower showed his great talents for leadership and ...
57324d56b9d445190005ea01	What rank was held by de Gaulle?	General	[ "Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nIn recognition of his senior position in the Allied command, on December 20, 1944, he was promoted to General of the Army, equivalent to the rank of Field Marshal in most European armies. In this and the previous high commands he held, Eisenhower showed his great talents for leadership and ...
57324da80fdd8d15006c6941	When did the Battle of the Bulge begin?	December 1944	[ "Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nThe Germans launched a surprise counter offensive, in the Battle of the Bulge in December 1944, which the Allies turned back in early 1945 after Eisenhower repositioned his armies and improved weather allowed the Air Force to engage. German defenses continued to deteriorate on both the east...
57324da80fdd8d15006c6942	What German city did the British wish to conquer?	Berlin	[ "Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nThe Germans launched a surprise counter offensive, in the Battle of the Bulge in December 1944, which the Allies turned back in early 1945 after Eisenhower repositioned his armies and improved weather allowed the Air Force to engage. German defenses continued to deteriorate on both the east...
57324da80fdd8d15006c6943	Along with Roosevelt and Churchill, what political leader decided upon the division of Germany?	Stalin	[ "Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nThe Germans launched a surprise counter offensive, in the Battle of the Bulge in December 1944, which the Allies turned back in early 1945 after Eisenhower repositioned his armies and improved weather allowed the Air Force to engage. German defenses continued to deteriorate on both the east...
57324da80fdd8d15006c6944	What nation's military conquered Berlin?	Soviet	[ "Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nThe Germans launched a surprise counter offensive, in the Battle of the Bulge in December 1944, which the Allies turned back in early 1945 after Eisenhower repositioned his armies and improved weather allowed the Air Force to engage. German defenses continued to deteriorate on both the east...
57324da80fdd8d15006c6945	What date saw the surrender of Nazi Germany?	May 7, 1945	[ "Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nThe Germans launched a surprise counter offensive, in the Battle of the Bulge in December 1944, which the Allies turned back in early 1945 after Eisenhower repositioned his armies and improved weather allowed the Air Force to engage. German defenses continued to deteriorate on both the east...
57324e38e17f3d1400422823	What was Eisenhower's title after Germany's surrender?	Military Governor of the U.S. Occupation Zone	[ "Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nFollowing the German unconditional surrender, Eisenhower was appointed Military Governor of the U.S. Occupation Zone, based at the IG Farben Building in Frankfurt am Main. He had no responsibility for the other three zones, controlled by Britain, France and the Soviet Union, except for the ...
57324e38e17f3d1400422824	In what structure was Eisenhower's headquarters in the US Occupation Zone?	IG Farben Building	[ "Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nFollowing the German unconditional surrender, Eisenhower was appointed Military Governor of the U.S. Occupation Zone, based at the IG Farben Building in Frankfurt am Main. He had no responsibility for the other three zones, controlled by Britain, France and the Soviet Union, except for the ...
57324e38e17f3d1400422825	In what city was the headquarters of the US Occupation Zone located?	Frankfurt am Main	[ "Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nFollowing the German unconditional surrender, Eisenhower was appointed Military Governor of the U.S. Occupation Zone, based at the IG Farben Building in Frankfurt am Main. He had no responsibility for the other three zones, controlled by Britain, France and the Soviet Union, except for the ...
57324e38e17f3d1400422826	Aside from the US, what other countries had occupation zones in Germany?	Britain, France and the Soviet Union	[ "Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nFollowing the German unconditional surrender, Eisenhower was appointed Military Governor of the U.S. Occupation Zone, based at the IG Farben Building in Frankfurt am Main. He had no responsibility for the other three zones, controlled by Britain, France and the Soviet Union, except for the ...
57324e38e17f3d1400422827	What agreement was not applicable to Disarmed Enemy Forces?	Geneva Convention	[ "Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nFollowing the German unconditional surrender, Eisenhower was appointed Military Governor of the U.S. Occupation Zone, based at the IG Farben Building in Frankfurt am Main. He had no responsibility for the other three zones, controlled by Britain, France and the Soviet Union, except for the ...
57324e9fe99e3014001e668c	Who was Chief of Staff of the Army before Eisenhower?	Marshall	[ "Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nIn November 1945, Eisenhower returned to Washington to replace Marshall as Chief of Staff of the Army. His main role was rapid demobilization of millions of soldiers, a slow job that was delayed by lack of shipping. Eisenhower was convinced in 1946 that the Soviet Union did not want war and...
57324e9fe99e3014001e668d	About how many soldiers demobilized after the war ended?	millions	[ "Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nIn November 1945, Eisenhower returned to Washington to replace Marshall as Chief of Staff of the Army. His main role was rapid demobilization of millions of soldiers, a slow job that was delayed by lack of shipping. Eisenhower was convinced in 1946 that the Soviet Union did not want war and...
57324e9fe99e3014001e668e	What president ignored Eisenhower's recommendations in regard to atomic weapons?	Truman	[ "Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nIn November 1945, Eisenhower returned to Washington to replace Marshall as Chief of Staff of the Army. His main role was rapid demobilization of millions of soldiers, a slow job that was delayed by lack of shipping. Eisenhower was convinced in 1946 that the Soviet Union did not want war and...
57324e9fe99e3014001e668f	What was Eisenhower's position on the use of nuclear weapons against Japan?	opposed	[ "Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nIn November 1945, Eisenhower returned to Washington to replace Marshall as Chief of Staff of the Army. His main role was rapid demobilization of millions of soldiers, a slow job that was delayed by lack of shipping. Eisenhower was convinced in 1946 that the Soviet Union did not want war and...
57324e9fe99e3014001e6690	What city did Eisenhower notably visit in 1945?	Warsaw	[ "Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nIn November 1945, Eisenhower returned to Washington to replace Marshall as Chief of Staff of the Army. His main role was rapid demobilization of millions of soldiers, a slow job that was delayed by lack of shipping. Eisenhower was convinced in 1946 that the Soviet Union did not want war and...
57324f330fdd8d15006c6955	When was it suggested to Eisenhower that he might one day become president?	June 1943	[ "Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nIn June 1943 a visiting politician had suggested to Eisenhower that he might become President of the United States after the war. Believing that a general should not participate in politics, one author later wrote that \"figuratively speaking, [Eisenhower] kicked his political-minded visito...
57324f330fdd8d15006c6956	Along with dogcatcher, what political job did Eisenhower specifically not want to be considered for?	Grand High Supreme King of the Universe	[ "Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nIn June 1943 a visiting politician had suggested to Eisenhower that he might become President of the United States after the war. Believing that a general should not participate in politics, one author later wrote that \"figuratively speaking, [Eisenhower] kicked his political-minded visito...
57324f330fdd8d15006c6957	What role did Eisenhower believe he could not fulfill if he was believed to want to become involved in politics?	Army Chief of Staff	[ "Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nIn June 1943 a visiting politician had suggested to Eisenhower that he might become President of the United States after the war. Believing that a general should not participate in politics, one author later wrote that \"figuratively speaking, [Eisenhower] kicked his political-minded visito...
57324f330fdd8d15006c6958	What general was considered a potential Republican presidential candidate in 1948?	MacArthur	[ "Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nIn June 1943 a visiting politician had suggested to Eisenhower that he might become President of the United States after the war. Believing that a general should not participate in politics, one author later wrote that \"figuratively speaking, [Eisenhower] kicked his political-minded visito...
57324f330fdd8d15006c6959	At what meeting did Truman tell Eisenhower that he would assist him in running for president?	Potsdam Conference	[ "Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nIn June 1943 a visiting politician had suggested to Eisenhower that he might become President of the United States after the war. Believing that a general should not participate in politics, one author later wrote that \"figuratively speaking, [Eisenhower] kicked his political-minded visito...
57324f98e17f3d1400422837	What state's delegates were considering supporting Eisenhower in 1948?	New Hampshire	[ "Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nAs the election approached, other prominent citizens and politicians from both parties urged Eisenhower to run for president. In January 1948, after learning of plans in New Hampshire to elect delegates supporting him for the forthcoming Republican National Convention, Eisenhower stated thr...
57324f98e17f3d1400422838	How old would Eisenhower be in 1956?	66	[ "Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nAs the election approached, other prominent citizens and politicians from both parties urged Eisenhower to run for president. In January 1948, after learning of plans in New Hampshire to elect delegates supporting him for the forthcoming Republican National Convention, Eisenhower stated thr...
57324f98e17f3d1400422839	Why was it unlikely that Eisenhower would run for president in 1956?	too old	[ "Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nAs the election approached, other prominent citizens and politicians from both parties urged Eisenhower to run for president. In January 1948, after learning of plans in New Hampshire to elect delegates supporting him for the forthcoming Republican National Convention, Eisenhower stated thr...
57324f98e17f3d140042283a	Who was it assumed would win the election of 1948?	Thomas E. Dewey	[ "Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nAs the election approached, other prominent citizens and politicians from both parties urged Eisenhower to run for president. In January 1948, after learning of plans in New Hampshire to elect delegates supporting him for the forthcoming Republican National Convention, Eisenhower stated thr...
57324fe9e99e3014001e66aa	What position did Eisenhower occupy in 1948?	President of Columbia University	[ "Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nIn 1948, Eisenhower became President of Columbia University, an Ivy League university in New York City. The assignment was described as not being a good fit in either direction. During that year Eisenhower's memoir, Crusade in Europe, was published. Critics regarded it as one of the finest ...
57324fe9e99e3014001e66ab	Where is Columbia University located?	New York City	[ "Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nIn 1948, Eisenhower became President of Columbia University, an Ivy League university in New York City. The assignment was described as not being a good fit in either direction. During that year Eisenhower's memoir, Crusade in Europe, was published. Critics regarded it as one of the finest ...
57324fe9e99e3014001e66ac	What was the title of Eisenhower's memoir?	Crusade in Europe	[ "Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nIn 1948, Eisenhower became President of Columbia University, an Ivy League university in New York City. The assignment was described as not being a good fit in either direction. During that year Eisenhower's memoir, Crusade in Europe, was published. Critics regarded it as one of the finest ...
57324fe9e99e3014001e66ad	What group of schools did Columbia University belong to?	Ivy League	[ "Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nIn 1948, Eisenhower became President of Columbia University, an Ivy League university in New York City. The assignment was described as not being a good fit in either direction. During that year Eisenhower's memoir, Crusade in Europe, was published. Critics regarded it as one of the finest ...
57324fe9e99e3014001e66ae	What body ruled the Eisenhower was not a professional writer?	Department of the Treasury	[ "Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nIn 1948, Eisenhower became President of Columbia University, an Ivy League university in New York City. The assignment was described as not being a good fit in either direction. During that year Eisenhower's memoir, Crusade in Europe, was published. Critics regarded it as one of the finest ...
5732549b0fdd8d15006c69c7	While Eisenhower was president of Columbia, what group did he also work with?	Council on Foreign Relations	[ "Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nEisenhower's stint as the president of Columbia University was punctuated by his activity within the Council on Foreign Relations, a study group he led as president concerning the political and military implications of the Marshall Plan, and The American Assembly, Eisenhower's \"vision of a...
5732549b0fdd8d15006c69c8	What was Blanche Wiesen Cook in relation to Eisenhower?	biographer	[ "Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nEisenhower's stint as the president of Columbia University was punctuated by his activity within the Council on Foreign Relations, a study group he led as president concerning the political and military implications of the Marshall Plan, and The American Assembly, Eisenhower's \"vision of a...
5732549b0fdd8d15006c69c9	Along with business and government, what leaders did Eisenhower see meeting at the Council on Foreign Relations?	professional	[ "Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nEisenhower's stint as the president of Columbia University was punctuated by his activity within the Council on Foreign Relations, a study group he led as president concerning the political and military implications of the Marshall Plan, and The American Assembly, Eisenhower's \"vision of a...
5732549b0fdd8d15006c69ca	What sort of analysis did Eisenhower first experience with the Council on Foreign Relations?	economic	[ "Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nEisenhower's stint as the president of Columbia University was punctuated by his activity within the Council on Foreign Relations, a study group he led as president concerning the political and military implications of the Marshall Plan, and The American Assembly, Eisenhower's \"vision of a...
573254ece99e3014001e66c4	What position was held by James Forrestal?	Secretary of Defense	[ "Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nWithin months of beginning his tenure as the president of the university, Eisenhower was requested to advise U.S. Secretary of Defense James Forrestal on the unification of the armed services. About six months after his appointment, he became the informal Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Sta...
573254ece99e3014001e66c5	What position did Eisenhower informally hold?	Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff	[ "Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nWithin months of beginning his tenure as the president of the university, Eisenhower was requested to advise U.S. Secretary of Defense James Forrestal on the unification of the armed services. About six months after his appointment, he became the informal Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Sta...
573254ece99e3014001e66c6	After becoming sick, where did Eisenhower recover?	Augusta National Golf Club	[ "Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nWithin months of beginning his tenure as the president of the university, Eisenhower was requested to advise U.S. Secretary of Defense James Forrestal on the unification of the armed services. About six months after his appointment, he became the informal Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Sta...
573254ece99e3014001e66c7	What was the name of Columbia University's alumni association?	Columbia Associates	[ "Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nWithin months of beginning his tenure as the president of the university, Eisenhower was requested to advise U.S. Secretary of Defense James Forrestal on the unification of the armed services. About six months after his appointment, he became the informal Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Sta...
573254ece99e3014001e66c8	When did Eisenhower vacation for two months outside New York?	July 1949	[ "Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nWithin months of beginning his tenure as the president of the university, Eisenhower was requested to advise U.S. Secretary of Defense James Forrestal on the unification of the armed services. About six months after his appointment, he became the informal Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Sta...
5732553d0fdd8d15006c69cf	Aside from his university work, where did Eisenhower gain useful contacts?	American Assembly	[ "Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nThe contacts gained through university and American Assembly fund-raising activities would later become important supporters in Eisenhower's bid for the Republican party nomination and the presidency. Meanwhile, Columbia University's liberal faculty members became disenchanted with the univ...
5732553d0fdd8d15006c69d0	What Continental Oil leader was Eisenhower tied to?	Leonard McCollum	[ "Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nThe contacts gained through university and American Assembly fund-raising activities would later become important supporters in Eisenhower's bid for the Republican party nomination and the presidency. Meanwhile, Columbia University's liberal faculty members became disenchanted with the univ...
5732553d0fdd8d15006c69d1	What was the political orientation of Columbia's teachers?	liberal	[ "Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nThe contacts gained through university and American Assembly fund-raising activities would later become important supporters in Eisenhower's bid for the Republican party nomination and the presidency. Meanwhile, Columbia University's liberal faculty members became disenchanted with the univ...
5732553d0fdd8d15006c69d2	What state was Frank Abrams' oil company located in?	New Jersey	[ "Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nThe contacts gained through university and American Assembly fund-raising activities would later become important supporters in Eisenhower's bid for the Republican party nomination and the presidency. Meanwhile, Columbia University's liberal faculty members became disenchanted with the univ...
5732553d0fdd8d15006c69d3	From where did H.J. Porter hale?	Texas	[ "Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nThe contacts gained through university and American Assembly fund-raising activities would later become important supporters in Eisenhower's bid for the Republican party nomination and the presidency. Meanwhile, Columbia University's liberal faculty members became disenchanted with the univ...
573255b8e17f3d14004228a1	When was Eisenhower's resignation of Columbia turned down?	December 1950	[ "Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nThe trustees of Columbia University refused to accept Eisenhower's resignation in December 1950, when he took an extended leave from the university to become the Supreme Commander of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), and he was given operational command of NATO forces in Europe...
573255b8e17f3d14004228a2	What role did Eisenhower fill after leaving Columbia?	Supreme Commander of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization	[ "Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nThe trustees of Columbia University refused to accept Eisenhower's resignation in December 1950, when he took an extended leave from the university to become the Supreme Commander of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), and he was given operational command of NATO forces in Europe...
573255b8e17f3d14004228a3	On what date did Eisenhower leave active duty in the military?	May 31, 1952	[ "Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nThe trustees of Columbia University refused to accept Eisenhower's resignation in December 1950, when he took an extended leave from the university to become the Supreme Commander of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), and he was given operational command of NATO forces in Europe...
573255b8e17f3d14004228a4	What job did Eisenhower hold after his second tenure as president of Columbia?	President of the United States	[ "Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nThe trustees of Columbia University refused to accept Eisenhower's resignation in December 1950, when he took an extended leave from the university to become the Supreme Commander of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), and he was given operational command of NATO forces in Europe...
573255b8e17f3d14004228a5	When did Eisenhower become President of the United States?	January 20, 1953	[ "Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nThe trustees of Columbia University refused to accept Eisenhower's resignation in December 1950, when he took an extended leave from the university to become the Supreme Commander of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), and he was given operational command of NATO forces in Europe...
57325614e17f3d14004228ab	Who was President of the United States prior to Eisenhower?	Truman	[ "Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nPresident Truman, symbolizing a broad-based desire for an Eisenhower candidacy for president, again in 1951 pressed him to run for the office as a Democrat. It was at this time that Eisenhower voiced his disagreements with the Democratic party and declared himself and his family to be Repub...
57325614e17f3d14004228ac	Truman wanted Eisenhower to run for the presidency as a member of what party?	Democratic	[ "Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nPresident Truman, symbolizing a broad-based desire for an Eisenhower candidacy for president, again in 1951 pressed him to run for the office as a Democrat. It was at this time that Eisenhower voiced his disagreements with the Democratic party and declared himself and his family to be Repub...
57325614e17f3d14004228ad	Who did the Republicans want to block with an Eisenhower candidacy in 1952?	Robert A. Taft	[ "Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nPresident Truman, symbolizing a broad-based desire for an Eisenhower candidacy for president, again in 1951 pressed him to run for the office as a Democrat. It was at this time that Eisenhower voiced his disagreements with the Democratic party and declared himself and his family to be Repub...
57325614e17f3d14004228ae	What was Taft's political office?	Senator	[ "Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nPresident Truman, symbolizing a broad-based desire for an Eisenhower candidacy for president, again in 1951 pressed him to run for the office as a Democrat. It was at this time that Eisenhower voiced his disagreements with the Democratic party and declared himself and his family to be Repub...
57325614e17f3d14004228af	Who was Eisenhower's campaign manager in 1952?	Henry Cabot Lodge	[ "Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nPresident Truman, symbolizing a broad-based desire for an Eisenhower candidacy for president, again in 1951 pressed him to run for the office as a Democrat. It was at this time that Eisenhower voiced his disagreements with the Democratic party and declared himself and his family to be Repub...
57325772b9d445190005ea5f	In what part of the country, previously neglected by Republican presidential candidates, did Eisenhower campaign?	South	[ "Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nIn the general election, against the advice of his advisors, Eisenhower insisted on campaigning in the South, refusing to surrender the region to the Democratic Party. The campaign strategy, dubbed \"K1C2\", was to focus on attacking the Truman and Roosevelt administrations on three issues:...
57325772b9d445190005ea60	Along with Korea and Communism, what issue did Eisenhower attack Truman on?	corruption	[ "Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nIn the general election, against the advice of his advisors, Eisenhower insisted on campaigning in the South, refusing to surrender the region to the Democratic Party. The campaign strategy, dubbed \"K1C2\", was to focus on attacking the Truman and Roosevelt administrations on three issues:...
57325772b9d445190005ea61	What was the strategy called that was used by Eisenhower's campaign?	K1C2	[ "Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nIn the general election, against the advice of his advisors, Eisenhower insisted on campaigning in the South, refusing to surrender the region to the Democratic Party. The campaign strategy, dubbed \"K1C2\", was to focus on attacking the Truman and Roosevelt administrations on three issues:...
57325772b9d445190005ea62	How did Eisenhower claim Eastern Europe should be liberated?	peaceful means	[ "Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nIn the general election, against the advice of his advisors, Eisenhower insisted on campaigning in the South, refusing to surrender the region to the Democratic Party. The campaign strategy, dubbed \"K1C2\", was to focus on attacking the Truman and Roosevelt administrations on three issues:...
573257fb0fdd8d15006c69f5	What was the home state of Joseph McCarthy?	Wisconsin	[ "Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nTwo controversies during the campaign tested him and his staff, but did not affect the campaign. One involved a report that Nixon had improperly received funds from a secret trust. Nixon spoke out adroitly to avoid potential damage, but the matter permanently alienated the two candidates. T...
573257fb0fdd8d15006c69f6	Where did Eisenhower claim he would end the war?	Korea	[ "Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nTwo controversies during the campaign tested him and his staff, but did not affect the campaign. One involved a report that Nixon had improperly received funds from a secret trust. Nixon spoke out adroitly to avoid potential damage, but the matter permanently alienated the two candidates. T...
573257fb0fdd8d15006c69f7	During the campaign, from where was it claimed Nixon had received money improperly?	a secret trust	[ "Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nTwo controversies during the campaign tested him and his staff, but did not affect the campaign. One involved a report that Nixon had improperly received funds from a secret trust. Nixon spoke out adroitly to avoid potential damage, but the matter permanently alienated the two candidates. T...
573257fb0fdd8d15006c69f8	What topic did Eisenhower not discuss during the campaign?	NATO	[ "Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nTwo controversies during the campaign tested him and his staff, but did not affect the campaign. One involved a report that Nixon had improperly received funds from a secret trust. Nixon spoke out adroitly to avoid potential damage, but the matter permanently alienated the two candidates. T...
57325981e99e3014001e66e2	How old was Truman in 1948?	64	[ "Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nEisenhower was the last president born in the 19th century, and at age 62, was the oldest man elected President since James Buchanan in 1856 (President Truman stood at 64 in 1948 as the incumbent president at the time of his election four years earlier). Eisenhower was the only general to s...
57325981e99e3014001e66e3	In what century was Eisenhower born?	19th	[ "Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nEisenhower was the last president born in the 19th century, and at age 62, was the oldest man elected President since James Buchanan in 1856 (President Truman stood at 64 in 1948 as the incumbent president at the time of his election four years earlier). Eisenhower was the only general to s...
57325981e99e3014001e66e4	Who was the oldest man to become President prior to Eisenhower?	James Buchanan	[ "Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nEisenhower was the last president born in the 19th century, and at age 62, was the oldest man elected President since James Buchanan in 1856 (President Truman stood at 64 in 1948 as the incumbent president at the time of his election four years earlier). Eisenhower was the only general to s...
57325981e99e3014001e66e5	How many times had Eisenhower been elected to office prior to becoming president?	never	[ "Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nEisenhower was the last president born in the 19th century, and at age 62, was the oldest man elected President since James Buchanan in 1856 (President Truman stood at 64 in 1948 as the incumbent president at the time of his election four years earlier). Eisenhower was the only general to s...
57325981e99e3014001e66e6	What did Eisenhower have in common with presidents Taylor, Grant, Taft and Hoover?	did not have prior elected office	[ "Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nEisenhower was the last president born in the 19th century, and at age 62, was the oldest man elected President since James Buchanan in 1856 (President Truman stood at 64 in 1948 as the incumbent president at the time of his election four years earlier). Eisenhower was the only general to s...
57325fade17f3d14004228f9	What woman was a member of Eisenhower's cabinet?	Oveta Culp Hobby	[ "Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nDue to a complete estrangement between the two as a result of campaigning, Truman and Eisenhower had minimal discussions about the transition of administrations. After selecting his budget director, Joseph M. Dodge, Eisenhower asked Herbert Brownell and Lucius Clay to make recommendations f...
57325fade17f3d14004228fa	Who was Eisenhower's budget director?	Joseph M. Dodge	[ "Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nDue to a complete estrangement between the two as a result of campaigning, Truman and Eisenhower had minimal discussions about the transition of administrations. After selecting his budget director, Joseph M. Dodge, Eisenhower asked Herbert Brownell and Lucius Clay to make recommendations f...

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