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57325fade17f3d14004228fb	Along with Lucius Clay, who advised Eisenhower on cabinet appointments?	Herbert Brownell	[ "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...
57325fade17f3d14004228fc	Along with George Humphrey, what cabinet official did Eisenhower have a close relationship with?	John Foster Dulles	[ "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...
57325fade17f3d14004228fd	What quip was used to describe Eisenhower's cabinet?	Eight millionaires and a plumber	[ "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...
57326001e99e3014001e673c	What war did Eisenhower want to end as president?	Korean	[ "Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nPrior to his inauguration, Eisenhower led a meeting of advisors at Pearl Harbor addressing foremost issues; agreed objectives were to balance the budget during his term, to bring the Korean War to an end, to defend vital interests at lower cost through nuclear deterrent, and to end price an...
57326001e99e3014001e673d	What type of cabinet meeting did Eisenhower hold for the first time ever?	pre-inaugural	[ "Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nPrior to his inauguration, Eisenhower led a meeting of advisors at Pearl Harbor addressing foremost issues; agreed objectives were to balance the budget during his term, to bring the Korean War to an end, to defend vital interests at lower cost through nuclear deterrent, and to end price an...
57326001e99e3014001e673e	Policy in regard to what country was discussed at Eisenhower's first cabinet meeting?	Russia	[ "Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nPrior to his inauguration, Eisenhower led a meeting of advisors at Pearl Harbor addressing foremost issues; agreed objectives were to balance the budget during his term, to bring the Korean War to an end, to defend vital interests at lower cost through nuclear deterrent, and to end price an...
57326001e99e3014001e673f	What type of policy was the focus of Eisenhower's inaugural address?	foreign	[ "Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nPrior to his inauguration, Eisenhower led a meeting of advisors at Pearl Harbor addressing foremost issues; agreed objectives were to balance the budget during his term, to bring the Korean War to an end, to defend vital interests at lower cost through nuclear deterrent, and to end price an...
57326051e17f3d1400422903	How did Eisenhower describe his political views?	progressive conservative	[ "Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nThroughout his presidency, Eisenhower adhered to a political philosophy of dynamic conservatism. A self-described \"progressive conservative,\" he continued all the major New Deal programs still in operation, especially Social Security. He expanded its programs and rolled them into a new ca...
57326051e17f3d1400422904	What New deal program did Eisenhower particularly support?	Social Security	[ "Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nThroughout his presidency, Eisenhower adhered to a political philosophy of dynamic conservatism. A self-described \"progressive conservative,\" he continued all the major New Deal programs still in operation, especially Social Security. He expanded its programs and rolled them into a new ca...
57326051e17f3d1400422905	What cabinet agency did Eisenhower make Social Security a part of?	Department of Health, Education and Welfare	[ "Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nThroughout his presidency, Eisenhower adhered to a political philosophy of dynamic conservatism. A self-described \"progressive conservative,\" he continued all the major New Deal programs still in operation, especially Social Security. He expanded its programs and rolled them into a new ca...
57326051e17f3d1400422906	How many people were added to the Social Security rolls by Eisenhower?	ten million	[ "Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nThroughout his presidency, Eisenhower adhered to a political philosophy of dynamic conservatism. A self-described \"progressive conservative,\" he continued all the major New Deal programs still in operation, especially Social Security. He expanded its programs and rolled them into a new ca...
57326051e17f3d1400422907	What policy in regard to the military did Eisenhower see to completion?	integration	[ "Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nThroughout his presidency, Eisenhower adhered to a political philosophy of dynamic conservatism. A self-described \"progressive conservative,\" he continued all the major New Deal programs still in operation, especially Social Security. He expanded its programs and rolled them into a new ca...
573260b5e17f3d140042290d	What wing of the GOP was Eisenhower opposed to?	right	[ "Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nAs the 1954 congressional elections approached, and it became evident that the Republicans were in danger of losing their thin majority in both houses, Eisenhower was among those blaming the Old Guard for the losses, and took up the charge to stop suspected efforts by the right wing to take...
573260b5e17f3d140042290e	In what year were the first federal elections after Eisenhower became president?	1954	[ "Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nAs the 1954 congressional elections approached, and it became evident that the Republicans were in danger of losing their thin majority in both houses, Eisenhower was among those blaming the Old Guard for the losses, and took up the charge to stop suspected efforts by the right wing to take...
573260b5e17f3d140042290f	Prior to the 1954 elections, who had majorities in Congress?	Republicans	[ "Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nAs the 1954 congressional elections approached, and it became evident that the Republicans were in danger of losing their thin majority in both houses, Eisenhower was among those blaming the Old Guard for the losses, and took up the charge to stop suspected efforts by the right wing to take...
573260b5e17f3d1400422910	What type of Republican did Eisenhower characterize himself as?	moderate, progressive	[ "Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nAs the 1954 congressional elections approached, and it became evident that the Republicans were in danger of losing their thin majority in both houses, Eisenhower was among those blaming the Old Guard for the losses, and took up the charge to stop suspected efforts by the right wing to take...
573260fde17f3d1400422915	Upon election, how many terms did Eisenhower believe he would serve?	one	[ "Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nInitially Eisenhower planned on serving only one term, but as with other decisions, he maintained a position of maximum flexibility in case leading Republicans wanted him to run again. During his recovery from a heart attack late in 1955, he huddled with his closest advisors to evaluate the...
573260fde17f3d1400422916	In what year did Eisenhower have a heart attack?	1955	[ "Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nInitially Eisenhower planned on serving only one term, but as with other decisions, he maintained a position of maximum flexibility in case leading Republicans wanted him to run again. During his recovery from a heart attack late in 1955, he huddled with his closest advisors to evaluate the...
573260fde17f3d1400422917	When did Eisenhower make an announcement stating that he would run for a second term?	February 1956	[ "Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nInitially Eisenhower planned on serving only one term, but as with other decisions, he maintained a position of maximum flexibility in case leading Republicans wanted him to run again. During his recovery from a heart attack late in 1955, he huddled with his closest advisors to evaluate the...
573260fde17f3d1400422918	Who did Eisenhower want as his 1956 running mate?	Robert B. Anderson	[ "Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nInitially Eisenhower planned on serving only one term, but as with other decisions, he maintained a position of maximum flexibility in case leading Republicans wanted him to run again. During his recovery from a heart attack late in 1955, he huddled with his closest advisors to evaluate the...
573260fde17f3d1400422919	Who did Eisenhower defeat in the 1956 presidential election?	Adlai Stevenson	[ "Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nInitially Eisenhower planned on serving only one term, but as with other decisions, he maintained a position of maximum flexibility in case leading Republicans wanted him to run again. During his recovery from a heart attack late in 1955, he huddled with his closest advisors to evaluate the...
57326547e99e3014001e6776	What event led Eisenhower to want to improve highways in the US?	the U.S. Army's 1919 Transcontinental Motor Convoy	[ "Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nEisenhower's goal to create improved highways was influenced by difficulties encountered during his involvement in the U.S. Army's 1919 Transcontinental Motor Convoy. He was assigned as an observer for the mission, which involved sending a convoy of U.S. Army vehicles coast to coast. His su...
57326547e99e3014001e6777	What German transportation project influenced Eisenhower on highways?	autobahn	[ "Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nEisenhower's goal to create improved highways was influenced by difficulties encountered during his involvement in the U.S. Army's 1919 Transcontinental Motor Convoy. He was assigned as an observer for the mission, which involved sending a convoy of U.S. Army vehicles coast to coast. His su...
57326547e99e3014001e6778	When did Eisenhower sign the law to create the Interstate Highway System?	June 1956	[ "Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nEisenhower's goal to create improved highways was influenced by difficulties encountered during his involvement in the U.S. Army's 1919 Transcontinental Motor Convoy. He was assigned as an observer for the mission, which involved sending a convoy of U.S. Army vehicles coast to coast. His su...
57326547e99e3014001e6779	Along with military benefits, what did Eisenhower see as the benefit of the highway project?	economic growth	[ "Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nEisenhower's goal to create improved highways was influenced by difficulties encountered during his involvement in the U.S. Army's 1919 Transcontinental Motor Convoy. He was assigned as an observer for the mission, which involved sending a convoy of U.S. Army vehicles coast to coast. His su...
57326547e99e3014001e677a	Why did Congress hold up the highway bill?	issuance of bonds to finance the project	[ "Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nEisenhower's goal to create improved highways was influenced by difficulties encountered during his involvement in the U.S. Army's 1919 Transcontinental Motor Convoy. He was assigned as an observer for the mission, which involved sending a convoy of U.S. Army vehicles coast to coast. His su...
5732677be99e3014001e6780	What agreements did the GOP Old Guard want Eisenhower to abandon?	Yalta	[ "Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nIn 1953, the Republican Party's Old Guard presented Eisenhower with a dilemma by insisting he disavow the Yalta Agreements as beyond the constitutional authority of the Executive Branch; however, the death of Joseph Stalin in March 1953 made the matter a practical moot point. At this time E...
5732677be99e3014001e6781	Why did the Old Guard say Eisenhower should void the Yalta Agreements?	beyond the constitutional authority of the Executive Branch	[ "Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nIn 1953, the Republican Party's Old Guard presented Eisenhower with a dilemma by insisting he disavow the Yalta Agreements as beyond the constitutional authority of the Executive Branch; however, the death of Joseph Stalin in March 1953 made the matter a practical moot point. At this time E...
5732677be99e3014001e6782	What world leader died in March of 1953?	Joseph Stalin	[ "Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nIn 1953, the Republican Party's Old Guard presented Eisenhower with a dilemma by insisting he disavow the Yalta Agreements as beyond the constitutional authority of the Executive Branch; however, the death of Joseph Stalin in March 1953 made the matter a practical moot point. At this time E...
5732677be99e3014001e6783	What speech did Eisenhower give after Stalin died?	Chance for Peace	[ "Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nIn 1953, the Republican Party's Old Guard presented Eisenhower with a dilemma by insisting he disavow the Yalta Agreements as beyond the constitutional authority of the Executive Branch; however, the death of Joseph Stalin in March 1953 made the matter a practical moot point. At this time E...
5732677be99e3014001e6784	Who called the Chance for Peace speech the best one Eisenhower gave as president?	Stephen Ambrose	[ "Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nIn 1953, the Republican Party's Old Guard presented Eisenhower with a dilemma by insisting he disavow the Yalta Agreements as beyond the constitutional authority of the Executive Branch; however, the death of Joseph Stalin in March 1953 made the matter a practical moot point. At this time E...
573267bee17f3d140042294d	What did Eisenhower reduce as he increased nuclear weapons stockpiles?	conventional forces	[ "Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nThe U.N. speech was well received but the Soviets never acted upon it, due to an overarching concern for the greater stockpiles of nuclear weapons in the U.S. arsenal. Indeed, Eisenhower embarked upon a greater reliance on the use of nuclear weapons, while reducing conventional forces, and ...
573267bee17f3d140042294e	What was the policy of increasing nuclear weapons while decreasing conventional forces called?	New Look	[ "Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nThe U.N. speech was well received but the Soviets never acted upon it, due to an overarching concern for the greater stockpiles of nuclear weapons in the U.S. arsenal. Indeed, Eisenhower embarked upon a greater reliance on the use of nuclear weapons, while reducing conventional forces, and ...
573267bee17f3d140042294f	When did Eisenhower begin to cut the defense budget?	1953	[ "Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nThe U.N. speech was well received but the Soviets never acted upon it, due to an overarching concern for the greater stockpiles of nuclear weapons in the U.S. arsenal. Indeed, Eisenhower embarked upon a greater reliance on the use of nuclear weapons, while reducing conventional forces, and ...
573267bee17f3d1400422950	Along with NSC 162/2, what influenced the development of the New Look policy?	Project Solarium	[ "Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nThe U.N. speech was well received but the Soviets never acted upon it, due to an overarching concern for the greater stockpiles of nuclear weapons in the U.S. arsenal. Indeed, Eisenhower embarked upon a greater reliance on the use of nuclear weapons, while reducing conventional forces, and ...
5732696fe17f3d140042295f	Why did nuclear arms negotiations with Russia fail prior to 1955?	refusal of the Russians to permit any sort of inspections	[ "Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nIn 1955 American nuclear arms policy became one aimed primarily at arms control as opposed to disarmament. The failure of negotiations over arms until 1955 was due mainly to the refusal of the Russians to permit any sort of inspections. In talks located in London that year, they expressed a...
5732696fe17f3d1400422960	In what city did the US and Russia conduct nuclear talks in 1955?	London	[ "Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nIn 1955 American nuclear arms policy became one aimed primarily at arms control as opposed to disarmament. The failure of negotiations over arms until 1955 was due mainly to the refusal of the Russians to permit any sort of inspections. In talks located in London that year, they expressed a...
5732696fe17f3d1400422961	Who refused to permit nuclear weapons inspections in the wake of the 1955 talks?	Eisenhower	[ "Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nIn 1955 American nuclear arms policy became one aimed primarily at arms control as opposed to disarmament. The failure of negotiations over arms until 1955 was due mainly to the refusal of the Russians to permit any sort of inspections. In talks located in London that year, they expressed a...
5732696fe17f3d1400422962	In May of 1955, a treaty was signed giving independence to what country?	Austria	[ "Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nIn 1955 American nuclear arms policy became one aimed primarily at arms control as opposed to disarmament. The failure of negotiations over arms until 1955 was due mainly to the refusal of the Russians to permit any sort of inspections. In talks located in London that year, they expressed a...
5732696fe17f3d1400422963	What was the plan Eisenhower presented at the Geneva Conference called?	Open Skies	[ "Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nIn 1955 American nuclear arms policy became one aimed primarily at arms control as opposed to disarmament. The failure of negotiations over arms until 1955 was due mainly to the refusal of the Russians to permit any sort of inspections. In talks located in London that year, they expressed a...
57326b2be99e3014001e678a	What country did Eisenhower believe communists would conquer if they took over Guatemala?	Mexico	[ "Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nIn 1954, Eisenhower articulated the domino theory in his outlook towards communism in Southeast Asia and also in Central America. He believed that if the communists were allowed to prevail in Vietnam, this would cause a succession of countries to fall to communism, from Laos through Malaysi...
57326b2be99e3014001e678b	The domino theory was applied to Central America and what other region?	Southeast Asia	[ "Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nIn 1954, Eisenhower articulated the domino theory in his outlook towards communism in Southeast Asia and also in Central America. He believed that if the communists were allowed to prevail in Vietnam, this would cause a succession of countries to fall to communism, from Laos through Malaysi...
57326b2be99e3014001e678c	In what year was Eisenhower's EDC rejected?	1954	[ "Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nIn 1954, Eisenhower articulated the domino theory in his outlook towards communism in Southeast Asia and also in Central America. He believed that if the communists were allowed to prevail in Vietnam, this would cause a succession of countries to fall to communism, from Laos through Malaysi...
57326b2be99e3014001e678d	What country was made a full partner in NATO as the result of the failure of EDC?	West Germany	[ "Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nIn 1954, Eisenhower articulated the domino theory in his outlook towards communism in Southeast Asia and also in Central America. He believed that if the communists were allowed to prevail in Vietnam, this would cause a succession of countries to fall to communism, from Laos through Malaysi...
57326b2be99e3014001e678e	According to Eisenhower, all of Southeast Asia would become communist if the communist insurgency won in what country?	Vietnam	[ "Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nIn 1954, Eisenhower articulated the domino theory in his outlook towards communism in Southeast Asia and also in Central America. He believed that if the communists were allowed to prevail in Vietnam, this would cause a succession of countries to fall to communism, from Laos through Malaysi...
57326ccc0fdd8d15006c6ac7	Who was the director of the CIA?	Dulles	[ "Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nWith Eisenhower's leadership and Dulles' direction, CIA activities increased under the pretense of resisting the spread of communism in poorer countries; the CIA in part deposed the leaders of Iran in Operation Ajax, of Guatemala through Operation Pbsuccess, and possibly the newly independe...
57326ccc0fdd8d15006c6ac8	What was the code name of the overthrow of the Iranian government?	Operation Ajax	[ "Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nWith Eisenhower's leadership and Dulles' direction, CIA activities increased under the pretense of resisting the spread of communism in poorer countries; the CIA in part deposed the leaders of Iran in Operation Ajax, of Guatemala through Operation Pbsuccess, and possibly the newly independe...
57326ccc0fdd8d15006c6ac9	What CIA operation toppled the Guatemalan government?	Pbsuccess	[ "Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nWith Eisenhower's leadership and Dulles' direction, CIA activities increased under the pretense of resisting the spread of communism in poorer countries; the CIA in part deposed the leaders of Iran in Operation Ajax, of Guatemala through Operation Pbsuccess, and possibly the newly independe...
57326ccc0fdd8d15006c6aca	What company made the U-2?	Lockheed	[ "Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nWith Eisenhower's leadership and Dulles' direction, CIA activities increased under the pretense of resisting the spread of communism in poorer countries; the CIA in part deposed the leaders of Iran in Operation Ajax, of Guatemala through Operation Pbsuccess, and possibly the newly independe...
57326ccc0fdd8d15006c6acb	Under what president did the Bay of Pigs Invasion take place?	John F. Kennedy	[ "Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nWith Eisenhower's leadership and Dulles' direction, CIA activities increased under the pretense of resisting the spread of communism in poorer countries; the CIA in part deposed the leaders of Iran in Operation Ajax, of Guatemala through Operation Pbsuccess, and possibly the newly independe...
57326d6ce99e3014001e67ac	What make and model aircraft was Air Force Flight 8610?	Lockheed C-121 Constellation	[ "Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nOver New York City in 1953, Eastern Airlines Flight 8610, a commercial flight, had a near miss with Air Force Flight 8610, a Lockheed C-121 Constellation known as Columbine II, while the latter was carrying President Eisenhower. This prompted the adoption of the unique call sign Air Force O...
57326d6ce99e3014001e67ad	What aircraft had an incident with Air Force Flight 8610?	Eastern Airlines Flight 8610	[ "Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nOver New York City in 1953, Eastern Airlines Flight 8610, a commercial flight, had a near miss with Air Force Flight 8610, a Lockheed C-121 Constellation known as Columbine II, while the latter was carrying President Eisenhower. This prompted the adoption of the unique call sign Air Force O...
57326d6ce99e3014001e67ae	What call sign does an Air Force aircraft have when a president is traveling on it?	Air Force One	[ "Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nOver New York City in 1953, Eastern Airlines Flight 8610, a commercial flight, had a near miss with Air Force Flight 8610, a Lockheed C-121 Constellation known as Columbine II, while the latter was carrying President Eisenhower. This prompted the adoption of the unique call sign Air Force O...
57326d6ce99e3014001e67af	What was the name of the Lockheed C-121 Constellation that carried Eisenhower?	Columbine II	[ "Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nOver New York City in 1953, Eastern Airlines Flight 8610, a commercial flight, had a near miss with Air Force Flight 8610, a Lockheed C-121 Constellation known as Columbine II, while the latter was carrying President Eisenhower. This prompted the adoption of the unique call sign Air Force O...
57326d6ce99e3014001e67b0	In what year was Eisenhower involved in an incident while flying?	1953	[ "Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nOver New York City in 1953, Eastern Airlines Flight 8610, a commercial flight, had a near miss with Air Force Flight 8610, a Lockheed C-121 Constellation known as Columbine II, while the latter was carrying President Eisenhower. This prompted the adoption of the unique call sign Air Force O...
57327187b9d445190005eb21	What caused Eisenhower to kickstart the US space program?	Soviet launch of Sputnik	[ "Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nOn the whole, Eisenhower's support of the nation's fledgling space program was officially modest until the Soviet launch of Sputnik in 1957, gaining the Cold War enemy enormous prestige around the world. He then launched a national campaign that funded not just space exploration but a major...
57327187b9d445190005eb22	Along with the U-2 flyovers, what did Eisenhower try to legitimize with the Open Skies Policy?	Project Genetrix	[ "Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nOn the whole, Eisenhower's support of the nation's fledgling space program was officially modest until the Soviet launch of Sputnik in 1957, gaining the Cold War enemy enormous prestige around the world. He then launched a national campaign that funded not just space exploration but a major...
57327187b9d445190005eb23	What was the legal status of the U-2 flyovers?	illegal	[ "Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nOn the whole, Eisenhower's support of the nation's fledgling space program was officially modest until the Soviet launch of Sputnik in 1957, gaining the Cold War enemy enormous prestige around the world. He then launched a national campaign that funded not just space exploration but a major...
57327187b9d445190005eb24	What was the name of the civilian space agency created by Eisenhower?	NASA	[ "Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nOn the whole, Eisenhower's support of the nation's fledgling space program was officially modest until the Soviet launch of Sputnik in 1957, gaining the Cold War enemy enormous prestige around the world. He then launched a national campaign that funded not just space exploration but a major...
57327187b9d445190005eb25	With whom did Eisenhower try to improve relations?	American scientists	[ "Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nOn the whole, Eisenhower's support of the nation's fledgling space program was officially modest until the Soviet launch of Sputnik in 1957, gaining the Cold War enemy enormous prestige around the world. He then launched a national campaign that funded not just space exploration but a major...
573271ece17f3d140042297f	Where did the Chinese begin to increase forces after Eisenhower entered the White House?	Kaesong sanctuary	[ "Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nIn late 1952 Eisenhower went to Korea and discovered a military and political stalemate. Once in office, when the Chinese began a buildup in the Kaesong sanctuary, he threatened to use nuclear force if an armistice was not concluded. His earlier military reputation in Europe was effective w...
573271ece17f3d1400422980	What did Eisenhower threaten to do if there was no armistice in Korea?	use nuclear force	[ "Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nIn late 1952 Eisenhower went to Korea and discovered a military and political stalemate. Once in office, when the Chinese began a buildup in the Kaesong sanctuary, he threatened to use nuclear force if an armistice was not concluded. His earlier military reputation in Europe was effective w...
573271ece17f3d1400422981	Along with the Joint Chiefs and SAC, what body was involved with formulating plans for nuclear war with China?	National Security Council	[ "Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nIn late 1952 Eisenhower went to Korea and discovered a military and political stalemate. Once in office, when the Chinese began a buildup in the Kaesong sanctuary, he threatened to use nuclear force if an armistice was not concluded. His earlier military reputation in Europe was effective w...
573271ece17f3d1400422982	What event led to decreased Russian support for China?	death of Stalin	[ "Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nIn late 1952 Eisenhower went to Korea and discovered a military and political stalemate. Once in office, when the Chinese began a buildup in the Kaesong sanctuary, he threatened to use nuclear force if an armistice was not concluded. His earlier military reputation in Europe was effective w...
573271ece17f3d1400422983	What was SAC an abbreviation of?	Strategic Air Command	[ "Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nIn late 1952 Eisenhower went to Korea and discovered a military and political stalemate. Once in office, when the Chinese began a buildup in the Kaesong sanctuary, he threatened to use nuclear force if an armistice was not concluded. His earlier military reputation in Europe was effective w...
57327238e99e3014001e67b6	The boundary line of what year formed the 1953 armistice line?	1950	[ "Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nIn July 1953, an armistice took effect with Korea divided along approximately the same boundary as in 1950. The armistice and boundary remain in effect today, with American soldiers stationed there to guarantee it. The armistice, concluded despite opposition from Secretary Dulles, South Kor...
57327238e99e3014001e67b7	In what month in 1953 did the armistice come into being?	July	[ "Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nIn July 1953, an armistice took effect with Korea divided along approximately the same boundary as in 1950. The armistice and boundary remain in effect today, with American soldiers stationed there to guarantee it. The armistice, concluded despite opposition from Secretary Dulles, South Kor...
57327238e99e3014001e67b8	Who was the President of South Korea at the time of the armistice?	Syngman Rhee	[ "Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nIn July 1953, an armistice took effect with Korea divided along approximately the same boundary as in 1950. The armistice and boundary remain in effect today, with American soldiers stationed there to guarantee it. The armistice, concluded despite opposition from Secretary Dulles, South Kor...
57327238e99e3014001e67b9	What American official notably opposed the armistice?	Secretary Dulles	[ "Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nIn July 1953, an armistice took effect with Korea divided along approximately the same boundary as in 1950. The armistice and boundary remain in effect today, with American soldiers stationed there to guarantee it. The armistice, concluded despite opposition from Secretary Dulles, South Kor...
57327238e99e3014001e67ba	Who described the armistice as Eisenhower's greatest presidential accomplishment?	Ambrose	[ "Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nIn July 1953, an armistice took effect with Korea divided along approximately the same boundary as in 1950. The armistice and boundary remain in effect today, with American soldiers stationed there to guarantee it. The armistice, concluded despite opposition from Secretary Dulles, South Kor...
5732728be17f3d1400422989	Along with the British and Israelis, what forces invaded Egypt in 1956?	French	[ "Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nIn November 1956, Eisenhower forced an end to the combined British, French and Israeli invasion of Egypt in response to the Suez Crisis, receiving praise from Egyptian president Gamal Abdel Nasser. Simultaneously he condemned the brutal Soviet invasion of Hungary in response to the Hungaria...
5732728be17f3d140042298a	What was the combined Israeli-British-French invasion in response to?	Suez Crisis	[ "Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nIn November 1956, Eisenhower forced an end to the combined British, French and Israeli invasion of Egypt in response to the Suez Crisis, receiving praise from Egyptian president Gamal Abdel Nasser. Simultaneously he condemned the brutal Soviet invasion of Hungary in response to the Hungaria...
5732728be17f3d140042298b	Who was the leader of Egypt at the time of the Suez Crisis?	Gamal Abdel Nasser	[ "Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nIn November 1956, Eisenhower forced an end to the combined British, French and Israeli invasion of Egypt in response to the Suez Crisis, receiving praise from Egyptian president Gamal Abdel Nasser. Simultaneously he condemned the brutal Soviet invasion of Hungary in response to the Hungaria...
5732728be17f3d140042298c	Who invaded Hungary in 1956?	Soviet	[ "Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nIn November 1956, Eisenhower forced an end to the combined British, French and Israeli invasion of Egypt in response to the Suez Crisis, receiving praise from Egyptian president Gamal Abdel Nasser. Simultaneously he condemned the brutal Soviet invasion of Hungary in response to the Hungaria...
5732728be17f3d140042298d	What year saw the publication of Eisenhower's memoirs?	1965	[ "Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nIn November 1956, Eisenhower forced an end to the combined British, French and Israeli invasion of Egypt in response to the Suez Crisis, receiving praise from Egyptian president Gamal Abdel Nasser. Simultaneously he condemned the brutal Soviet invasion of Hungary in response to the Hungaria...
573272fab9d445190005eb2b	What war was being fought by France in 1953?	First Indochina War	[ "Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nEarly in 1953, the French asked Eisenhower for help in French Indochina against the Communists, supplied from China, who were fighting the First Indochina War. Eisenhower sent Lt. General John W. \"Iron Mike\" O'Daniel to Vietnam to study and assess the French forces there. Chief of Staff M...
573272fab9d445190005eb2c	What was John W. O'Daniel's nickname?	Iron Mike	[ "Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nEarly in 1953, the French asked Eisenhower for help in French Indochina against the Communists, supplied from China, who were fighting the First Indochina War. Eisenhower sent Lt. General John W. \"Iron Mike\" O'Daniel to Vietnam to study and assess the French forces there. Chief of Staff M...
573272fab9d445190005eb2d	Who convinced Eisenhower not to intervene in Vietnam?	Matthew Ridgway	[ "Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nEarly in 1953, the French asked Eisenhower for help in French Indochina against the Communists, supplied from China, who were fighting the First Indochina War. Eisenhower sent Lt. General John W. \"Iron Mike\" O'Daniel to Vietnam to study and assess the French forces there. Chief of Staff M...
573272fab9d445190005eb2e	Who was providing supplies to the Vietnamese communists fighting against France?	China	[ "Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nEarly in 1953, the French asked Eisenhower for help in French Indochina against the Communists, supplied from China, who were fighting the First Indochina War. Eisenhower sent Lt. General John W. \"Iron Mike\" O'Daniel to Vietnam to study and assess the French forces there. Chief of Staff M...
573272fab9d445190005eb2f	How large of a military deployment did Ridgway say would be necessary in Vietnam?	massive	[ "Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nEarly in 1953, the French asked Eisenhower for help in French Indochina against the Communists, supplied from China, who were fighting the First Indochina War. Eisenhower sent Lt. General John W. \"Iron Mike\" O'Daniel to Vietnam to study and assess the French forces there. Chief of Staff M...
57327363b9d445190005eb35	Aside from bombers, what aid did Eisenhower provide to the French?	non-combat personnel	[ "Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nEisenhower did provide France with bombers and non-combat personnel. After a few months with no success by the French, he added other aircraft to drop napalm for clearing purposes. Further requests for assistance from the French were agreed to but only on conditions Eisenhower knew were imp...
57327363b9d445190005eb36	What did American bombers drop on Vietnam?	napalm	[ "Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nEisenhower did provide France with bombers and non-combat personnel. After a few months with no success by the French, he added other aircraft to drop napalm for clearing purposes. Further requests for assistance from the French were agreed to but only on conditions Eisenhower knew were imp...
57327363b9d445190005eb37	When did Dien Bien Phu fall to the communists?	May 1954	[ "Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nEisenhower did provide France with bombers and non-combat personnel. After a few months with no success by the French, he added other aircraft to drop napalm for clearing purposes. Further requests for assistance from the French were agreed to but only on conditions Eisenhower knew were imp...
57327363b9d445190005eb38	Along with the Vice President and NCS head, who urged Eisenhower to intervene after the fall of Dien Bien Phu?	Chairman of the Joint Chiefs	[ "Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nEisenhower did provide France with bombers and non-combat personnel. After a few months with no success by the French, he added other aircraft to drop napalm for clearing purposes. Further requests for assistance from the French were agreed to but only on conditions Eisenhower knew were imp...
57327363b9d445190005eb39	What arguably impossible conditions did Eisenhower set for further intervention on behalf of the French?	allied participation and congressional approval	[ "Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nEisenhower did provide France with bombers and non-combat personnel. After a few months with no success by the French, he added other aircraft to drop napalm for clearing purposes. Further requests for assistance from the French were agreed to but only on conditions Eisenhower knew were imp...
573273bfe17f3d1400422993	What is SEATO?	Southeast Asia Treaty Organization	[ "Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nEisenhower responded to the French defeat with the formation of the SEATO (Southeast Asia Treaty Organization) Alliance with the U.K., France, New Zealand and Australia in defense of Vietnam against communism. At that time the French and Chinese reconvened Geneva peace talks; Eisenhower agr...
573273bfe17f3d1400422994	Along with the United States, the United Kingdom and France, who formed SEATO?	New Zealand and Australia	[ "Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nEisenhower responded to the French defeat with the formation of the SEATO (Southeast Asia Treaty Organization) Alliance with the U.K., France, New Zealand and Australia in defense of Vietnam against communism. At that time the French and Chinese reconvened Geneva peace talks; Eisenhower agr...
573273bfe17f3d1400422995	What was the purpose of SEATO?	defense of Vietnam against communism	[ "Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nEisenhower responded to the French defeat with the formation of the SEATO (Southeast Asia Treaty Organization) Alliance with the U.K., France, New Zealand and Australia in defense of Vietnam against communism. At that time the French and Chinese reconvened Geneva peace talks; Eisenhower agr...
573273bfe17f3d1400422996	What group did France split Vietnam with?	Communists	[ "Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nEisenhower responded to the French defeat with the formation of the SEATO (Southeast Asia Treaty Organization) Alliance with the U.K., France, New Zealand and Australia in defense of Vietnam against communism. At that time the French and Chinese reconvened Geneva peace talks; Eisenhower agr...
573273bfe17f3d1400422997	Who met in peace talks with France at Geneva?	Chinese	[ "Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nEisenhower responded to the French defeat with the formation of the SEATO (Southeast Asia Treaty Organization) Alliance with the U.K., France, New Zealand and Australia in defense of Vietnam against communism. At that time the French and Chinese reconvened Geneva peace talks; Eisenhower agr...
573274070fdd8d15006c6ae5	What was South Vietnam called in 1955?	Free Vietnam	[ "Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nIn late 1954, Gen. J. Lawton Collins was made ambassador to \"Free Vietnam\" (the term South Vietnam came into use in 1955), effectively elevating the country to sovereign status. Collins' instructions were to support the leader Ngo Dinh Diem in subverting communism, by helping him to build...
573274070fdd8d15006c6ae6	Who was the first ambassador to South Vietnam?	J. Lawton Collins	[ "Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nIn late 1954, Gen. J. Lawton Collins was made ambassador to \"Free Vietnam\" (the term South Vietnam came into use in 1955), effectively elevating the country to sovereign status. Collins' instructions were to support the leader Ngo Dinh Diem in subverting communism, by helping him to build...
573274070fdd8d15006c6ae7	Who was the leader of South Vietnam in 1954?	Ngo Dinh Diem	[ "Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nIn late 1954, Gen. J. Lawton Collins was made ambassador to \"Free Vietnam\" (the term South Vietnam came into use in 1955), effectively elevating the country to sovereign status. Collins' instructions were to support the leader Ngo Dinh Diem in subverting communism, by helping him to build...
573274070fdd8d15006c6ae8	When did Eisenhower first send military advisers to South Vietnam?	February 1955	[ "Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nIn late 1954, Gen. J. Lawton Collins was made ambassador to \"Free Vietnam\" (the term South Vietnam came into use in 1955), effectively elevating the country to sovereign status. Collins' instructions were to support the leader Ngo Dinh Diem in subverting communism, by helping him to build...
573274070fdd8d15006c6ae9	Along with Free Vietnam, what was another term for South Vietnam?	Republic of Vietnam	[ "Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nIn late 1954, Gen. J. Lawton Collins was made ambassador to \"Free Vietnam\" (the term South Vietnam came into use in 1955), effectively elevating the country to sovereign status. Collins' instructions were to support the leader Ngo Dinh Diem in subverting communism, by helping him to build...
573274500fdd8d15006c6aef	How many soldiers did Eisenhower ultimately send to Vietnam?	900	[ "Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nIn the years that followed, Eisenhower increased the number of U.S. military advisors in South Vietnam to 900 men. This was due to North Vietnam's support of \"uprisings\" in the south and concern the nation would fall. In May 1957 Diem, then President of South Vietnam, made a state visit t...
573274500fdd8d15006c6af0	How many days did the President of South Vietnam visit the US for in 1957?	ten	[ "Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nIn the years that followed, Eisenhower increased the number of U.S. military advisors in South Vietnam to 900 men. This was due to North Vietnam's support of \"uprisings\" in the south and concern the nation would fall. In May 1957 Diem, then President of South Vietnam, made a state visit t...
573274500fdd8d15006c6af1	Where was a parade held for the President of South Vietnam?	New York City	[ "Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nIn the years that followed, Eisenhower increased the number of U.S. military advisors in South Vietnam to 900 men. This was due to North Vietnam's support of \"uprisings\" in the south and concern the nation would fall. In May 1957 Diem, then President of South Vietnam, made a state visit t...
573274500fdd8d15006c6af2	Who was Secretary of State in 1957?	John Foster Dulles	[ "Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nIn the years that followed, Eisenhower increased the number of U.S. military advisors in South Vietnam to 900 men. This was due to North Vietnam's support of \"uprisings\" in the south and concern the nation would fall. In May 1957 Diem, then President of South Vietnam, made a state visit t...
573274500fdd8d15006c6af3	According to Dulles, why was Diem made president of Vietnam?	there were no better alternatives	[ "Dwight_D._Eisenhower\n\nIn the years that followed, Eisenhower increased the number of U.S. military advisors in South Vietnam to 900 men. This was due to North Vietnam's support of \"uprisings\" in the south and concern the nation would fall. In May 1957 Diem, then President of South Vietnam, made a state visit t...

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