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Eisenhower
Korean War and Eisenhower for LAST
Question | Answer |
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Start of Korean War | Invasion by North Korea in 1950. American troops sent to fight on South Korea's side. |
UN involvement | China enters war as UN troops approached Yalu River. Chinese force UN troops back to 38th parallel, the original boundary between North and South Korea. |
38th parallel | original boundary between North and South Korea. |
Dismissal of Douglas MacArthur | MacArthur advocated the nuclear bombing of North Korea and mainland China and was dismissed as Commander-in-Chief. |
Election of Eisenhower | Elected in 1952 and 1956. |
Eisenhower in Korea | Went shortly after election. |
Armistice in Korea | Established at 38th parallel. |
Brinkmanship | Under Secretary of State John Foster Dulles, designed to show American resolve and toughness. |
Eisenhower Doctrine | Approved by Congress in 1957. Gave president right to use force against aggressive acts by any country under control of communism. |