In 1959, at the invitation of President Eisenhower, the Premier (Leader) of the Soviet Union-Nikita Khrushchev-spent twelve days touring America. He visited farms, IBM headquarters and the White House...and lots of other places.
Interestingly, the place N.K. wanted to most visit was Disneyland in California but he was not allowed!
For this week's blog, spend some time on this website reading over the itinerary and details of N.K.'s trip to America. There are also some short clips at the bottom of the page you should watch that show him in action.
For the comment section...
1) If the Soviets were our biggest enemy during the Cold War, why did Eisenhower invite N.K. to visit? (100 words)
2) After watching the clips and reading through his itinerary, what is the most interesting part of this story to you? (100 words)
Monday, March 18, 2019
Monday, March 11, 2019
Post War America: Truman vs. Eisenhower
As we close the book on World War Two, we look ahead to the two men who would lead us during the pivotal post-war years into the turbulent 1960s.
Truman had to deal with the decision to use nuclear weapons, plummeting approval ratings and the Korean War.
Eisenhower, in stark contrast, was the conquering hero of Europe. The leader of D-Day, he enjoyed a fairly popular and prosperous presidency.
You'll need to do independent research on each president in order to complete this week's blog.
Since we did not have a blog last week, this week's blog will count for 100 points and will require 400 words.
For the comments...
A) After you have used the website to research each president, write a 100 word summary paragraph on BOTH presidents. Discuss their main beliefs and issues they faced during their terms in office.
B) Finish the blog with a 200 word paragraph on which president you think did a better job. Be sure to give evidence to back up your opinion.
Truman had to deal with the decision to use nuclear weapons, plummeting approval ratings and the Korean War.
Eisenhower, in stark contrast, was the conquering hero of Europe. The leader of D-Day, he enjoyed a fairly popular and prosperous presidency.
You'll need to do independent research on each president in order to complete this week's blog.
Since we did not have a blog last week, this week's blog will count for 100 points and will require 400 words.
For the comments...
A) After you have used the website to research each president, write a 100 word summary paragraph on BOTH presidents. Discuss their main beliefs and issues they faced during their terms in office.
B) Finish the blog with a 200 word paragraph on which president you think did a better job. Be sure to give evidence to back up your opinion.
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