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Going Home to Glory: A Memoir of Life With Dwight D. Eisenhower 1961-1969 – D

20107270.10.2823Content appears as new unopened unread and unblemished with fine white/darkj red board in DJ displaying no significant surface/edge wear as shown.About the book: When President Dwight Eisenhower left Washington D.C. at the end of his second term he retired to a farm in historic Gettysburg Pennsylvania that he had bought a decade earlier. Living on the farm with the former president and his wife Mamie were his son daughter-in-law and four grandchildren the oldest of whom David was just entering his teens. In this engaging and fascinating memoir David Eisenhowerwhose previous book about his grandfather Eisenhower at War 19431945 was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prizeprovides a uniquely intimate account of the final years of the former president and general one of the giants of the twentieth century.In Going Home to Glory Dwight Eisenhower emerges as both a beloved and forbidding figure. He was eager to advise instruct and assist his young grandson but as a general of the army and president he held to the highest imaginable standards. At the same time Eisenhower was trying to define a new political role for himself. Ostensibly the leader of the Republican party he was prepared to counsel his successor John F. Kennedy who sought instead to break with Eisenhowers policies. In contrast Kennedys successor Lyndon Johnson would eagerly seek Eisenhowers advice. As the tumultuous 1960s dawned with assassinations riots and the deeply divisive war in Vietnam plus a Republican nominee for president in 1964 whom Eisenhower considered unqualified the former president tried to chart the correct course for himself his party and the country. Meanwhile the past continued to pull on him as he wrote his memoirs and publishers and broadcasters asked him to reminisce about his wartime experiences.>< About the book: When President Dwight Eisenhower left Washington D.C. at the end of his second term he retired to a farm in historic Gettysburg Pennsylvania that he had bought a decade earlier. Living on the farm with the former president and his wife Mamie were his son daughter-in-law and four grandchildren the oldest of whom David was just entering his teens. In this engaging and fascinating memoir David Eisenhowerwhose previous book about his grandfather Eisenhower at War 19431945 was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prizeprovides a uniquely intimate account of the final years of the former president and general one of the giants of the twentieth century.In Going Home to Glory Dwight Eisenhower emerges as both a beloved and forbidding figure. He was eager to advise instruct and assist his young grandson but as a general of the army and president he held to the highest imaginable standards. At the same time Eisenhower was trying to define a new political role for himself. Ostensibly the leader of the Republican party he was prepared to counsel his successor John F. Kennedy who sought instead to break with Eisenhowers policies. In contrast Kennedys successor Lyndon Johnson would eagerly seek Eisenhowers advice. As the tumultuous 1960s dawned with assassinations riots and the deeply divisive war in Vietnam plus a Republican nominee for president in 1964 whom Eisenhower considered unqualified the former president tried to chart the correct course for himself his party and the country. Meanwhile the past continued to pull on him as he wrote his memoirs and publishers and broadcasters asked him to reminisce about his wartime experiences.When his grandfather took him on a post-presidential tour of Europe David saw firsthand the esteem with which monarchs prime ministers and the people of Europe held the wartime hero. Then as later David was under the watchful eye of a grandfather who had little understanding of or patience with the emerging rock 'n' roll generation. But even as David went off to boarding school and college grandfather and grandson remained close visiting and corresponding frequently. David and Julie Nixons romance brought the two families together and Eisenhower strongly endorsed his former vice-president's uccessful run for the presidency in 1968.With a grandsons love and devotion but with a 'istorians candor and insight David Eisenhower has written a remarkable book about the final years of a great American whose stature continues to grow.When his grandfather took him on a post-presidential tour of Europe David saw firsthand the esteem with which monarchs prime ministers and the people of Europe held the wartime hero. Then as later David was under the watchful eye of a grandfather who had little understanding of or patience with the emerging rock n roll generation. But even as David went off to boarding school and college grandfather and grandson remained close visiting and corresponding frequently. David and Julie Nixons romance brought the two families together and Eisenhower strongly endorsed his former vice-presidents successful run for 'the presidency in 1968.With a grandsons love and devotion but with a historians candor and insight David Eisenhower has written a remarkable book about the final years of a great American whose stature continues to grow.Insurance & handling is included free. Extra Charges/Fees apply on Shipments Outside The U.S. and Expedited Shipments. Oversize and/or heavy books may require additional fees. Will advise. Written 10.20.2023SK # 7270.10.2823 Biblio 10.2823 Img. Simon & Shuster hardcover

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