【美国精神】第82期

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  In 1952, a man became the president of the United States with a simple slogan (or phrase used in an election): “I like Ike.” Ike was a nickname¹ (or a name that he liked to use), but his real name was Dwight David Eisenhower. He was one of the few generals (or military leaders) to become a U.S. president.

  Eisenhower studied at West Point, which is a famous U.S. military academy² (or school). He served (or worked in the military) in the United States and the Philippines. But his real military career (or job) began with World War II. After the Japanese attacked (or fought against) Pearl³ Harbor⁴ in Hawaii, Eisenhower went to Washington, DC where he helped to make important war plans against Japan and Germany. He then had more and more important roles (or jobs and responsibilities) in the U.S. army. In 1944 and 1945, General Eisenhower had command (or control) of all the Allied⁵ forces, which included all the soldiers from all the countries who were fighting against Japan, Germany, and Italy.

  During the war, Eisenhower demonstrated⁶ (or showed) great leadership, which is the ability to make other people believe in him and follow him. When the war ended, Eisenhower was recognized (or seen) as a war hero, or someone who fought very well and very bravely in a war. Many Americans admired him because they thought he had done many good things for his country and the world, helping⁷ to end a horrible war. Because so many Americans admired him, he was elected (or chosen as) president in 1952. He served as president from 1953 to 1961.

  As the 34th president of the United States, Eisenhower did many important things. He helped to build many interstate highways, which are long roads where cars can drive very quickly from one state to another. He also supported the integration⁸ of America’s schools, making sure that African American (or black) and white children could study at the same schools, even though the idea was very unpopular at the time. Alaska and Hawaii became states while he was serving (or working) as president.

 

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