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Dwight D Eisenhower: life of the week

Jun 10, 2024
Guest
Iwan Roberts
Historian Iwan Roberts dissects the life and legacy of Dwight D Eisenhower, focusing on his military leadership in World War II, his political rise and challenges, analysis of his leadership style, his warning on the military industrial complex, and exploring his motivations and presidential legacy.
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1
Intro
00:00 • 4min
2
Dwight D Eisenhower: From Humble Beginnings to Military Leadership
04:15 • 7min
3
The Political Rise and Challenges of Dwight D. Eisenhower
11:00 • 17min
4
Analysis of Eisenhower's Leadership Style and Perception of Subordinates' Influence
27:31 • 4min
5
Eisenhower's Warning on the Military Industrial Complex and Military Spending
31:25 • 4min
6
Exploring Dwight D Eisenhower's Motivations and Presidential Legacy
35:04 • 2min