Eisenhower and the Suez Crisis of 1956

This study offers a revisionist look at Dwight D. Eisenhower's presidency through the lens of the 1956 Suez Crisis. Historian Cole C. Kingseed focuses on Eisenhower's actions, motivations, and executive performance, evaluating his decisions based on the information available at the time. Drawing on extensive primary sources, the book reveals Eisenhower's central role in organizing federal security departments and coalescing strategy during this critical foreign policy challenge. It highlights his command of the White House and his general executive abilities during a period of international tension.