How Eisenhower Bluffed His Way To Peace

By Steve Kraske

Published May 20, 2015 at 6:46 PM CDT

Dwight Eisenhower came into the presidency with a storied background as a U.S. Army general, but when he got into office, he did his best to keep the country out of wars.

On Wednesday's Up to Date, we discuss how he used his strategic experience to keep the peace.

Guest:

Evan Thomas, author of Ike’s Bluff: President Eisenhower’s Secret Battle to Save the World

Evan Thomas speaks May 20 at 6:30 p.m. at the Plaza Branch of the Kansas City Public Library.

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Steve Kraske

When I host Up To Date each morning at 9, my aim is to engage the community in conversations about the Kansas City area’s challenges, hopes and opportunities. I try to ask the questions that listeners want answered about the day’s most pressing issues and provide a place for residents to engage directly with newsmakers. Reach me at steve@kcur.org or on Twitter @stevekraske.

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