Beschreibung:
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.
Preface -- Introduction -- Changing Perspectives on the Eisenhower Presidency -- Eisenhower as Chief Executive -- Eisenhower as Domestic Political Leader -- The Eisenhower National Security Council Reappraised -- Eisenhower's National Security Decision-Making -- The Deinstitutionalization of the Eisenhower NSC System -- The Reagan Administration and the Iran-Contra Affair -- Organizing the Presidency for Effective Leadership -- Attendance at NSC Meetings as of January 1957 -- Meetings with President During May and June of the Special Assistant for National Security Affairs -- The President's Schedule for the Week of March 19, 1956