92YU: Eisenhower in War and Peace - Jean Edward Smith

Drawing on untapped primary sources, renowned biographer Jean Edward Smith offers a fresh look at one of the most indelible figures in American history – Dwight D. Eisenhower. Looking at a life that started with obscure roots in Abilene, Kansas and went on to West Point, to Paris under Pershing and ultimately to the White House, Smith portrays Eisenhower as a superlative general, a canny politician and a skillful, decisive leader.

This program includes a round-table lunch discussion with the speaker immediately following the talk.