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Dwight_D._Eisenhower
President 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 Republicans. A "Draft Eisenhower" ...
Who did the Republicans want to block with an Eisenhower candidacy in 1952?
{ "text": [ "Robert A. Taft" ], "answer_start": [ 482 ] }
57325614e17f3d14004228ae
Dwight_D._Eisenhower
President 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 Republicans. A "Draft Eisenhower" ...
What was Taft's political office?
{ "text": [ "Senator" ], "answer_start": [ 474 ] }
57325614e17f3d14004228af
Dwight_D._Eisenhower
President 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 Republicans. A "Draft Eisenhower" ...
Who was Eisenhower's campaign manager in 1952?
{ "text": [ "Henry Cabot Lodge" ], "answer_start": [ 736 ] }
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Dwight_D._Eisenhower
In 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: Korea, Communism and corruptio...
In what part of the country, previously neglected by Republican presidential candidates, did Eisenhower campaign?
{ "text": [ "South" ], "answer_start": [ 103 ] }
57325772b9d445190005ea60
Dwight_D._Eisenhower
In 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: Korea, Communism and corruptio...
Along with Korea and Communism, what issue did Eisenhower attack Truman on?
{ "text": [ "corruption" ], "answer_start": [ 311 ] }
57325772b9d445190005ea61
Dwight_D._Eisenhower
In 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: Korea, Communism and corruptio...
What was the strategy called that was used by Eisenhower's campaign?
{ "text": [ "K1C2" ], "answer_start": [ 199 ] }
57325772b9d445190005ea62
Dwight_D._Eisenhower
In 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: Korea, Communism and corruptio...
How did Eisenhower claim Eastern Europe should be liberated?
{ "text": [ "peaceful means" ], "answer_start": [ 425 ] }
573257fb0fdd8d15006c69f5
Dwight_D._Eisenhower
Two 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. The second issue centered on E...
What was the home state of Joseph McCarthy?
{ "text": [ "Wisconsin" ], "answer_start": [ 429 ] }
573257fb0fdd8d15006c69f6
Dwight_D._Eisenhower
Two 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. The second issue centered on E...
Where did Eisenhower claim he would end the war?
{ "text": [ "Korea" ], "answer_start": [ 515 ] }
573257fb0fdd8d15006c69f7
Dwight_D._Eisenhower
Two 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. The second issue centered on E...
During the campaign, from where was it claimed Nixon had received money improperly?
{ "text": [ "a secret trust" ], "answer_start": [ 165 ] }
573257fb0fdd8d15006c69f8
Dwight_D._Eisenhower
Two 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. The second issue centered on E...
What topic did Eisenhower not discuss during the campaign?
{ "text": [ "NATO" ], "answer_start": [ 634 ] }
57325981e99e3014001e66e2
Dwight_D._Eisenhower
Eisenhower 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 serve as President in the 20th...
How old was Truman in 1948?
{ "text": [ "64" ], "answer_start": [ 168 ] }
57325981e99e3014001e66e3
Dwight_D._Eisenhower
Eisenhower 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 serve as President in the 20th...
In what century was Eisenhower born?
{ "text": [ "19th" ], "answer_start": [ 46 ] }
57325981e99e3014001e66e4
Dwight_D._Eisenhower
Eisenhower 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 serve as President in the 20th...
Who was the oldest man to become President prior to Eisenhower?
{ "text": [ "James Buchanan" ], "answer_start": [ 118 ] }
57325981e99e3014001e66e5
Dwight_D._Eisenhower
Eisenhower 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 serve as President in the 20th...
How many times had Eisenhower been elected to office prior to becoming president?
{ "text": [ "never" ], "answer_start": [ 367 ] }
57325981e99e3014001e66e6
Dwight_D._Eisenhower
Eisenhower 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 serve as President in the 20th...
What did Eisenhower have in common with presidents Taylor, Grant, Taft and Hoover?
{ "text": [ "did not have prior elected office" ], "answer_start": [ 443 ] }
57325fade17f3d14004228f9
Dwight_D._Eisenhower
Due 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 for his cabinet appointments. ...
What woman was a member of Eisenhower's cabinet?
{ "text": [ "Oveta Culp Hobby" ], "answer_start": [ 494 ] }
57325fade17f3d14004228fa
Dwight_D._Eisenhower
Due 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 for his cabinet appointments. ...
Who was Eisenhower's budget director?
{ "text": [ "Joseph M. Dodge" ], "answer_start": [ 199 ] }
57325fade17f3d14004228fb
Dwight_D._Eisenhower
Due 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 for his cabinet appointments. ...
Along with Lucius Clay, who advised Eisenhower on cabinet appointments?
{ "text": [ "Herbert Brownell" ], "answer_start": [ 233 ] }
57325fade17f3d14004228fc
Dwight_D._Eisenhower
Due 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 for his cabinet appointments. ...
Along with George Humphrey, what cabinet official did Eisenhower have a close relationship with?
{ "text": [ "John Foster Dulles" ], "answer_start": [ 387 ] }
57325fade17f3d14004228fd
Dwight_D._Eisenhower
Due 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 for his cabinet appointments. ...
What quip was used to describe Eisenhower's cabinet?
{ "text": [ "Eight millionaires and a plumber" ], "answer_start": [ 630 ] }
57326001e99e3014001e673c
Dwight_D._Eisenhower
Prior 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 and wage controls. Eisenhower a...
What war did Eisenhower want to end as president?
{ "text": [ "Korean" ], "answer_start": [ 183 ] }
57326001e99e3014001e673d
Dwight_D._Eisenhower
Prior 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 and wage controls. Eisenhower a...
What type of cabinet meeting did Eisenhower hold for the first time ever?
{ "text": [ "pre-inaugural" ], "answer_start": [ 344 ] }
57326001e99e3014001e673e
Dwight_D._Eisenhower
Prior 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 and wage controls. Eisenhower a...
Policy in regard to what country was discussed at Eisenhower's first cabinet meeting?
{ "text": [ "Russia" ], "answer_start": [ 453 ] }
57326001e99e3014001e673f
Dwight_D._Eisenhower
Prior 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 and wage controls. Eisenhower a...
What type of policy was the focus of Eisenhower's inaugural address?
{ "text": [ "foreign" ], "answer_start": [ 527 ] }
57326051e17f3d1400422903
Dwight_D._Eisenhower
Throughout 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 cabinet-level agency, the Departm...
How did Eisenhower describe his political views?
{ "text": [ "progressive conservative" ], "answer_start": [ 115 ] }
57326051e17f3d1400422904
Dwight_D._Eisenhower
Throughout 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 cabinet-level agency, the Departm...
What New deal program did Eisenhower particularly support?
{ "text": [ "Social Security" ], "answer_start": [ 218 ] }
57326051e17f3d1400422905
Dwight_D._Eisenhower
Throughout 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 cabinet-level agency, the Departm...
What cabinet agency did Eisenhower make Social Security a part of?
{ "text": [ "Department of Health, Education and Welfare" ], "answer_start": [ 313 ] }
57326051e17f3d1400422906
Dwight_D._Eisenhower
Throughout 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 cabinet-level agency, the Departm...
How many people were added to the Social Security rolls by Eisenhower?
{ "text": [ "ten million" ], "answer_start": [ 400 ] }
57326051e17f3d1400422907
Dwight_D._Eisenhower
Throughout 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 cabinet-level agency, the Departm...
What policy in regard to the military did Eisenhower see to completion?
{ "text": [ "integration" ], "answer_start": [ 436 ] }
573260b5e17f3d140042290d
Dwight_D._Eisenhower
As 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 control of the GOP. Eisenhow...
What wing of the GOP was Eisenhower opposed to?
{ "text": [ "right" ], "answer_start": [ 507 ] }
573260b5e17f3d140042290e
Dwight_D._Eisenhower
As 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 control of the GOP. Eisenhow...
In what year were the first federal elections after Eisenhower became president?
{ "text": [ "1954" ], "answer_start": [ 7 ] }
573260b5e17f3d140042290f
Dwight_D._Eisenhower
As 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 control of the GOP. Eisenhow...
Prior to the 1954 elections, who had majorities in Congress?
{ "text": [ "Republicans" ], "answer_start": [ 79 ] }
573260b5e17f3d1400422910
Dwight_D._Eisenhower
As 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 control of the GOP. Eisenhow...
What type of Republican did Eisenhower characterize himself as?
{ "text": [ "moderate, progressive" ], "answer_start": [ 358 ] }
573260fde17f3d1400422915
Dwight_D._Eisenhower
Initially 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 GOP's potential candidates; ...
Upon election, how many terms did Eisenhower believe he would serve?
{ "text": [ "one" ], "answer_start": [ 45 ] }
573260fde17f3d1400422916
Dwight_D._Eisenhower
Initially 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 GOP's potential candidates; ...
In what year did Eisenhower have a heart attack?
{ "text": [ "1955" ], "answer_start": [ 233 ] }
573260fde17f3d1400422917
Dwight_D._Eisenhower
Initially 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 GOP's potential candidates; ...
When did Eisenhower make an announcement stating that he would run for a second term?
{ "text": [ "February 1956" ], "answer_start": [ 420 ] }
573260fde17f3d1400422918
Dwight_D._Eisenhower
Initially 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 GOP's potential candidates; ...
Who did Eisenhower want as his 1956 running mate?
{ "text": [ "Robert B. Anderson" ], "answer_start": [ 652 ] }
573260fde17f3d1400422919
Dwight_D._Eisenhower
Initially 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 GOP's potential candidates; ...
Who did Eisenhower defeat in the 1956 presidential election?
{ "text": [ "Adlai Stevenson" ], "answer_start": [ 806 ] }
57326547e99e3014001e6776
Dwight_D._Eisenhower
Eisenhower'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 subsequent experience with enco...
What event led Eisenhower to want to improve highways in the US?
{ "text": [ "the U.S. Army's 1919 Transcontinental Motor Convoy" ], "answer_start": [ 115 ] }
57326547e99e3014001e6777
Dwight_D._Eisenhower
Eisenhower'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 subsequent experience with enco...
What German transportation project influenced Eisenhower on highways?
{ "text": [ "autobahn" ], "answer_start": [ 336 ] }
57326547e99e3014001e6778
Dwight_D._Eisenhower
Eisenhower'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 subsequent experience with enco...
When did Eisenhower sign the law to create the Interstate Highway System?
{ "text": [ "June 1956" ], "answer_start": [ 891 ] }
57326547e99e3014001e6779
Dwight_D._Eisenhower
Eisenhower'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 subsequent experience with enco...
Along with military benefits, what did Eisenhower see as the benefit of the highway project?
{ "text": [ "economic growth" ], "answer_start": [ 694 ] }
57326547e99e3014001e677a
Dwight_D._Eisenhower
Eisenhower'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 subsequent experience with enco...
Why did Congress hold up the highway bill?
{ "text": [ "issuance of bonds to finance the project" ], "answer_start": [ 770 ] }
5732677be99e3014001e6780
Dwight_D._Eisenhower
In 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 Eisenhower gave his Chance for...
What agreements did the GOP Old Guard want Eisenhower to abandon?
{ "text": [ "Yalta" ], "answer_start": [ 106 ] }
5732677be99e3014001e6781
Dwight_D._Eisenhower
In 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 Eisenhower gave his Chance for...
Why did the Old Guard say Eisenhower should void the Yalta Agreements?
{ "text": [ "beyond the constitutional authority of the Executive Branch" ], "answer_start": [ 126 ] }
5732677be99e3014001e6782
Dwight_D._Eisenhower
In 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 Eisenhower gave his Chance for...
What world leader died in March of 1953?
{ "text": [ "Joseph Stalin" ], "answer_start": [ 209 ] }
5732677be99e3014001e6783
Dwight_D._Eisenhower
In 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 Eisenhower gave his Chance for...
What speech did Eisenhower give after Stalin died?
{ "text": [ "Chance for Peace" ], "answer_start": [ 310 ] }
5732677be99e3014001e6784
Dwight_D._Eisenhower
In 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 Eisenhower gave his Chance for...
Who called the Chance for Peace speech the best one Eisenhower gave as president?
{ "text": [ "Stephen Ambrose" ], "answer_start": [ 527 ] }
573267bee17f3d140042294d
Dwight_D._Eisenhower
The 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 with them the overall defense...
What did Eisenhower reduce as he increased nuclear weapons stockpiles?
{ "text": [ "conventional forces" ], "answer_start": [ 266 ] }
573267bee17f3d140042294e
Dwight_D._Eisenhower
The 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 with them the overall defense...
What was the policy of increasing nuclear weapons while decreasing conventional forces called?
{ "text": [ "New Look" ], "answer_start": [ 444 ] }
573267bee17f3d140042294f
Dwight_D._Eisenhower
The 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 with them the overall defense...
When did Eisenhower begin to cut the defense budget?
{ "text": [ "1953" ], "answer_start": [ 499 ] }
573267bee17f3d1400422950
Dwight_D._Eisenhower
The 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 with them the overall defense...
Along with NSC 162/2, what influenced the development of the New Look policy?
{ "text": [ "Project Solarium" ], "answer_start": [ 364 ] }
5732696fe17f3d140042295f
Dwight_D._Eisenhower
In 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 willingness to discuss inspe...
Why did nuclear arms negotiations with Russia fail prior to 1955?
{ "text": [ "refusal of the Russians to permit any sort of inspections" ], "answer_start": [ 178 ] }
5732696fe17f3d1400422960
Dwight_D._Eisenhower
In 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 willingness to discuss inspe...
In what city did the US and Russia conduct nuclear talks in 1955?
{ "text": [ "London" ], "answer_start": [ 257 ] }
5732696fe17f3d1400422961
Dwight_D._Eisenhower
In 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 willingness to discuss inspe...
Who refused to permit nuclear weapons inspections in the wake of the 1955 talks?
{ "text": [ "Eisenhower" ], "answer_start": [ 359 ] }
5732696fe17f3d1400422962
Dwight_D._Eisenhower
In 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 willingness to discuss inspe...
In May of 1955, a treaty was signed giving independence to what country?
{ "text": [ "Austria" ], "answer_start": [ 538 ] }
5732696fe17f3d1400422963
Dwight_D._Eisenhower
In 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 willingness to discuss inspe...
What was the plan Eisenhower presented at the Geneva Conference called?
{ "text": [ "Open Skies" ], "answer_start": [ 682 ] }
57326b2be99e3014001e678a
Dwight_D._Eisenhower
In 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 Malaysia and Indonesia ultimately to...
What country did Eisenhower believe communists would conquer if they took over Guatemala?
{ "text": [ "Mexico" ], "answer_start": [ 399 ] }
57326b2be99e3014001e678b
Dwight_D._Eisenhower
In 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 Malaysia and Indonesia ultimately to...
The domino theory was applied to Central America and what other region?
{ "text": [ "Southeast Asia" ], "answer_start": [ 86 ] }
57326b2be99e3014001e678c
Dwight_D._Eisenhower
In 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 Malaysia and Indonesia ultimately to...
In what year was Eisenhower's EDC rejected?
{ "text": [ "1954" ], "answer_start": [ 3 ] }
57326b2be99e3014001e678d
Dwight_D._Eisenhower
In 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 Malaysia and Indonesia ultimately to...
What country was made a full partner in NATO as the result of the failure of EDC?
{ "text": [ "West Germany" ], "answer_start": [ 749 ] }
57326b2be99e3014001e678e
Dwight_D._Eisenhower
In 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 Malaysia and Indonesia ultimately to...
According to Eisenhower, all of Southeast Asia would become communist if the communist insurgency won in what country?
{ "text": [ "Vietnam" ], "answer_start": [ 192 ] }
57326ccc0fdd8d15006c6ac7
Dwight_D._Eisenhower
With 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 independent Republic of the Congo (Léo...
Who was the director of the CIA?
{ "text": [ "Dulles" ], "answer_start": [ 33 ] }
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Dwight_D._Eisenhower
With 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 independent Republic of the Congo (Léo...
What was the code name of the overthrow of the Iranian government?
{ "text": [ "Operation Ajax" ], "answer_start": [ 201 ] }
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Dwight_D._Eisenhower
With 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 independent Republic of the Congo (Léo...
What CIA operation toppled the Guatemalan government?
{ "text": [ "Pbsuccess" ], "answer_start": [ 248 ] }
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Dwight_D._Eisenhower
With 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 independent Republic of the Congo (Léo...
What company made the U-2?
{ "text": [ "Lockheed" ], "answer_start": [ 476 ] }
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Dwight_D._Eisenhower
With 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 independent Republic of the Congo (Léo...
Under what president did the Bay of Pigs Invasion take place?
{ "text": [ "John F. Kennedy" ], "answer_start": [ 626 ] }
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Dwight_D._Eisenhower
Over 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 One, to be used whenever the p...
What make and model aircraft was Air Force Flight 8610?
{ "text": [ "Lockheed C-121 Constellation" ], "answer_start": [ 125 ] }
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Dwight_D._Eisenhower
Over 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 One, to be used whenever the p...
What aircraft had an incident with Air Force Flight 8610?
{ "text": [ "Eastern Airlines Flight 8610" ], "answer_start": [ 28 ] }
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Dwight_D._Eisenhower
Over 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 One, to be used whenever the p...
What call sign does an Air Force aircraft have when a president is traveling on it?
{ "text": [ "Air Force One" ], "answer_start": [ 280 ] }
57326d6ce99e3014001e67af
Dwight_D._Eisenhower
Over 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 One, to be used whenever the p...
What was the name of the Lockheed C-121 Constellation that carried Eisenhower?
{ "text": [ "Columbine II" ], "answer_start": [ 163 ] }
57326d6ce99e3014001e67b0
Dwight_D._Eisenhower
Over 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 One, to be used whenever the p...
In what year was Eisenhower involved in an incident while flying?
{ "text": [ "1953" ], "answer_start": [ 22 ] }
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Dwight_D._Eisenhower
On 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 strengthening of science and...
What caused Eisenhower to kickstart the US space program?
{ "text": [ "Soviet launch of Sputnik" ], "answer_start": [ 107 ] }
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Dwight_D._Eisenhower
On 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 strengthening of science and...
Along with the U-2 flyovers, what did Eisenhower try to legitimize with the Open Skies Policy?
{ "text": [ "Project Genetrix" ], "answer_start": [ 419 ] }
57327187b9d445190005eb23
Dwight_D._Eisenhower
On 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 strengthening of science and...
What was the legal status of the U-2 flyovers?
{ "text": [ "illegal" ], "answer_start": [ 385 ] }
57327187b9d445190005eb24
Dwight_D._Eisenhower
On 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 strengthening of science and...
What was the name of the civilian space agency created by Eisenhower?
{ "text": [ "NASA" ], "answer_start": [ 529 ] }
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Dwight_D._Eisenhower
On 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 strengthening of science and...
With whom did Eisenhower try to improve relations?
{ "text": [ "American scientists" ], "answer_start": [ 640 ] }
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Dwight_D._Eisenhower
In 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 with the Chinese. The National...
Where did the Chinese begin to increase forces after Eisenhower entered the White House?
{ "text": [ "Kaesong sanctuary" ], "answer_start": [ 145 ] }
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Dwight_D._Eisenhower
In 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 with the Chinese. The National...
What did Eisenhower threaten to do if there was no armistice in Korea?
{ "text": [ "use nuclear force" ], "answer_start": [ 181 ] }
573271ece17f3d1400422981
Dwight_D._Eisenhower
In 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 with the Chinese. The National...
Along with the Joint Chiefs and SAC, what body was involved with formulating plans for nuclear war with China?
{ "text": [ "National Security Council" ], "answer_start": [ 312 ] }
573271ece17f3d1400422982
Dwight_D._Eisenhower
In 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 with the Chinese. The National...
What event led to decreased Russian support for China?
{ "text": [ "death of Stalin" ], "answer_start": [ 465 ] }
573271ece17f3d1400422983
Dwight_D._Eisenhower
In 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 with the Chinese. The National...
What was SAC an abbreviation of?
{ "text": [ "Strategic Air Command" ], "answer_start": [ 374 ] }
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Dwight_D._Eisenhower
In 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 Korean President Syngman Rhee, a...
The boundary line of what year formed the 1953 armistice line?
{ "text": [ "1950" ], "answer_start": [ 102 ] }
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Dwight_D._Eisenhower
In 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 Korean President Syngman Rhee, a...
In what month in 1953 did the armistice come into being?
{ "text": [ "July" ], "answer_start": [ 3 ] }
57327238e99e3014001e67b8
Dwight_D._Eisenhower
In 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 Korean President Syngman Rhee, a...
Who was the President of South Korea at the time of the armistice?
{ "text": [ "Syngman Rhee" ], "answer_start": [ 305 ] }
57327238e99e3014001e67b9
Dwight_D._Eisenhower
In 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 Korean President Syngman Rhee, a...
What American official notably opposed the armistice?
{ "text": [ "Secretary Dulles" ], "answer_start": [ 264 ] }
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Dwight_D._Eisenhower
In 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 Korean President Syngman Rhee, a...
Who described the armistice as Eisenhower's greatest presidential accomplishment?
{ "text": [ "Ambrose" ], "answer_start": [ 388 ] }
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Dwight_D._Eisenhower
In 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 Hungarian Revolution of 1956. He publ...
Along with the British and Israelis, what forces invaded Egypt in 1956?
{ "text": [ "French" ], "answer_start": [ 68 ] }
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Dwight_D._Eisenhower
In 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 Hungarian Revolution of 1956. He publ...
What was the combined Israeli-British-French invasion in response to?
{ "text": [ "Suez Crisis" ], "answer_start": [ 124 ] }
5732728be17f3d140042298b
Dwight_D._Eisenhower
In 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 Hungarian Revolution of 1956. He publ...
Who was the leader of Egypt at the time of the Suez Crisis?
{ "text": [ "Gamal Abdel Nasser" ], "answer_start": [ 178 ] }
5732728be17f3d140042298c
Dwight_D._Eisenhower
In 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 Hungarian Revolution of 1956. He publ...
Who invaded Hungary in 1956?
{ "text": [ "Soviet" ], "answer_start": [ 237 ] }
5732728be17f3d140042298d
Dwight_D._Eisenhower
In 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 Hungarian Revolution of 1956. He publ...
What year saw the publication of Eisenhower's memoirs?
{ "text": [ "1965" ], "answer_start": [ 564 ] }
573272fab9d445190005eb2b
Dwight_D._Eisenhower
Early 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 Matthew Ridgway dissuaded the Pr...
What war was being fought by France in 1953?
{ "text": [ "First Indochina War" ], "answer_start": [ 139 ] }
573272fab9d445190005eb2c
Dwight_D._Eisenhower
Early 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 Matthew Ridgway dissuaded the Pr...
What was John W. O'Daniel's nickname?
{ "text": [ "Iron Mike" ], "answer_start": [ 197 ] }
573272fab9d445190005eb2d
Dwight_D._Eisenhower
Early 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 Matthew Ridgway dissuaded the Pr...
Who convinced Eisenhower not to intervene in Vietnam?
{ "text": [ "Matthew Ridgway" ], "answer_start": [ 288 ] }
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Dwight_D._Eisenhower
Early 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 Matthew Ridgway dissuaded the Pr...
Who was providing supplies to the Vietnamese communists fighting against France?
{ "text": [ "China" ], "answer_start": [ 110 ] }
573272fab9d445190005eb2f
Dwight_D._Eisenhower
Early 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 Matthew Ridgway dissuaded the Pr...
How large of a military deployment did Ridgway say would be necessary in Vietnam?
{ "text": [ "massive" ], "answer_start": [ 391 ] }
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Dwight_D._Eisenhower
Eisenhower 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 impossible to meet – allied part...
Aside from bombers, what aid did Eisenhower provide to the French?
{ "text": [ "non-combat personnel" ], "answer_start": [ 47 ] }
57327363b9d445190005eb36
Dwight_D._Eisenhower
Eisenhower 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 impossible to meet – allied part...
What did American bombers drop on Vietnam?
{ "text": [ "napalm" ], "answer_start": [ 151 ] }