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What was the Domino theory used by president Dwight D. Eisenhower to justify?
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The domino theory was the idea that a world-wide communist movement would topple and take over foreign governments one by one and the fall of one free government would cause another one to fall. The theory justified the use of US Military aid to help foreign governments prevent a Communist take-over.
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Who came up with the domino theory and what was it?
It was President Dwight D. Eisenhower "coins one of the most famous Cold War phrases when he suggests the fall of French Indochina to the communists could create a "domino" effect in Southeast Asia." This domino theory became the way of thinking toward Vietnam.
Was Dwight david the second president?
No, Dwight David Eisenhower II was the grandson of president Eisenhower.
Who was the president in 1950 1960?
Dwight D. Eisenhower Dwight D. Eisenhower
According to the domino theory why did president Dwight d Eisenhower continue Harry Truman's support for the French in Vietnam?
President Dwight D. Eisenhower continued Harry Truman's support for the French in Vietnam because he believed in the domino theory. The domino theory suggested that if one country fell to communism, neighboring countries would also follow. To prevent the spread of communism in Southeast Asia, Eisenhower believed it was necessary to support the French in their fight against the communist-led Viet Minh.
Who is Ike?
President Dwight D. Eisenhower's nickname was Ike.
Who was president at the end of the Korean war?
Eisenhower found a way to end the Korean War very soon after he was elected President.
What presidents last name Eisenhower?
President Eisenhower's given name was Dwight David Eisenhower. He was often called by the nickname Ike, and was the 34th President of the United States.
Which U.S. President was called Ike?
Dwight David Eisenhower was Ike.
What was perisdent Dwight D. Eisenhower jobs and failures before president?
what was president Dwight D. Eisenhower's jobs and failures before he was president?
When was Dwight D. Eisenhower President?
President Eisenhower served from 1953 to 1961.
Who was the first president to preside over 50 states?
Alaska and Hawaii became states in 1959, while Dwight D. Eisenhower was President.
The term executive privilege orginated with?
president eisenhower
