Abolishing the taboo: President Eisenhower and the permissible use of nuclear weapons for national security (original) (raw)

This work examines President Eisenhower's nuanced approach to nuclear weapons as a means of bolstering national security during the Cold War. It highlights how Eisenhower, often mischaracterized as aloof or unintelligent, was the primary architect of America’s nuclear policy from 1953 to 1961. The study explores the political and intellectual frameworks that guided Eisenhower in the pursuit of nuclear initiatives, contrasting his strategies with traditional narratives that focus solely on his actions.