Democrat; In the aftermath of WWII, the President adopted a policy of containment towards Soviet expansion and the spread of communism. In 1947, he introduced the Truman Doctrine to provide help to Greece and Turkey and protect them from communist aggression. His social reform agenda, known as the Fair Deal, including benefits such as national medical insurance, higher minimum wage, etc. The Housing Act of 1949 ended segregation in the armed forces and prohibit discrimination in federal jobs. He also
helped in the creation of NATO, a democratic military
alliance.
helped in the creation of NATO, a democratic military
alliance.
Republican; In addition to continuing most of the New Deal and Fair Deal, he strengthened the Social Security Program, increased the minimum wage, and created the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare. Eisenhower created the Interstate Highway System, the largest public works project in U.S. History. He signed civil rights legislation in 1957 and 1960 providing federal protection for black voters. He signed an armistice ending the Korean War, and sent CIA members of undercover missions against communism
around the world. Eisenhower's "open skies "policy" allowed the U.S. and Soviet Union to conduct air
inspections of each other's military programs.
around the world. Eisenhower's "open skies "policy" allowed the U.S. and Soviet Union to conduct air
inspections of each other's military programs.