Eisenhower's defense policy, known as the "New Look," emphasized nuclear deterrence and the use of air power to contain the spread of communism during the Cold War. He sought to reduce conventional military forces and costs while relying on a strong nuclear arsenal to deter potential adversaries. This strategy aimed to ensure national security while avoiding the financial burdens of large standing armies. Additionally, Eisenhower promoted alliances, such as NATO, to strengthen collective security against the Soviet threat.
DUCKPIN
The Senate Committee responsible for all legislation and reports related to national defense is the Senate Armed Services Committee. This committee oversees matters concerning the nation's military, including defense budgets, military operations, and the overall defense policy of the United States. It plays a crucial role in ensuring national security and the effective functioning of the armed forces.
President Harry S. Truman's Secretary of Defense was Louis A. Johnson, who served from March 1949 until September 1950. Johnson was involved in significant defense policy decisions during the early years of the Cold War, including the establishment of the National Security Act of 1947. His tenure ended amid criticism over defense spending and military preparedness, particularly in light of the Korean War.
There is no general category for "defensive nuclear weapons" although they were once envisioned as part of an air-defense against massed bombers. The 3 letter acronym for a "defense against nuclear missiles" is ABM, which stands for Anti-Ballistic Missile defense. (There is a related acronym from the Cold War, MAD, for Mutual Assured Destruction, a policy to preclude a first strike in nuclear war by assuring the survival of retaliatory weapons.)
Robert Gates is the Secretary of Defense.
brinkmanship, massive retaliation
Yes
decrease budget by relying on weapons, not manpower.
How did the launch of sputnik affect the policies of president eisenhowers
* to advise the President in the carrying out of defense policy * to run the Defense Department * to advise the President in the formation of defense policy
One of the largest influences on President Eisenhower's foreign policy was his military experience. He used this experience to become more involved with foreign policy than any president before him.
massive retaliation
Increasing defense spending.
Domino Theory.
Massive retaliation
The current secretary of defense is Robert Gates. The role of the Secretary of Defense is to be the principal defense policy advisor to the President and is responsible for the formulation of general defense policy related to all matters of direct and primary concern to the Department of Defense, and for the execution of approved policy. The Department of Defense is located at the Pentagon.
Ike