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‘Ike’s Bluff’ Examines President Eisenhower in a New Nuclear World
In his new Eisenhower biography, “Ike’s Bluff,” Evan Thomas reveals a man fully aware of the implications of the new nuclear age, and determined to set a template for deterrence that would save the world from annihilation.
Eisenhower National Historic Site, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
In his new Eisenhower biography, “Ike’s Bluff,” Evan Thomas explodes the stereotype of President Eisenhower, revealing a man fully aware of the implications of the new nuclear age, and determined to set a template for deterrence that would save the world from annihilation. Thomas speaks with anchor Marco Werman.