ABSTRACT

This book offers an overview of the developing body of empirical research on the Eisenhower presidency. It provides an analysis of key features of Eisenhower's staffing structure, his institutional presidency, his decision making and relation between the White house and cabinet.

chapter |3 pages

Introduction

Management and Mismanagement of the Modern Presidency

chapter 2|27 pages

Eisenhower as Chief Executive

Development of the Institutional Presidency

chapter 3|27 pages

Eisenhower as Domestic Political Leader

Relations with Congress and the Cabinet

chapter 5|28 pages

Eisenhower’s National Security Decision–Making

Formal and Informal Sources of Advice and Information

chapter 6|23 pages

The Deinstitutionalization of the Eisenhower NSC System

Causes and Consequences

chapter 7|27 pages

The Reagan Administration and the Iran-Contra Affair

Prologue to Reform

chapter 8|12 pages

Organizing the Presidency for Effective Leadership

Lessons from the Eisenhower Years