David A. Nichols, a leading expert on the Eisenhower presidency and author of Eisenhower 1956, discusses how the thirty-fourth president of the United States skillfully negotiated to avert global warfare during the Suez crisis, when Britain, France, and Israel attacked Egypt and the Soviet Union invaded Hungary. This program is being presented in partnership with the Dwight D. Eisenhower Presidential Library and the Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial Commission. A book signing will follow the program.
Welcoming remarks were provided by David Ferriero, Archivist of the United States.
Opening remarks were provided by:
Brig. Gen. Carl W. Reddel, USAF (Ret.), Executive Director, Eisenhower Memorial Commission.
Karl Weissenbach, Director, Eisenhower Presidential Library, Museum and Boyhood Home.
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