Christopher Nichols

In this engaging discussion, Christopher Nichols, a history professor at The Ohio State University specializing in Eisenhower, explores the complexities of Dwight D. Eisenhower's presidency. They delve into the intertwining of the Cold War and the civil rights movement, examining Eisenhower's moral stance on nuclear warfare and segregation. The conversation highlights pivotal events like the Brown v. Board of Education ruling and his alarming farewell address about the military-industrial complex, revealing a leader grappling with both foreign and domestic challenges.