Cold War
...can public increased, however President Eisenhower addressed these fears with the safety of the American people in mind. Eisenhower made many of his decisions based on the input of oth . . . In the case of an actual Communist action, the US would only be able to respond with nuclear war, or to devise a new plan. Eisenhower's new plan involved threat of using nuclear weapons as a form of containment. Eisenhower's presidency was a time for the American people of security. Along with nuclear technology the American public feared the Soviets were more advanced due to their progress in the "Space Race. " To counter these Soviet actions the US put money in to the education for scientists and engineers according to a message from Eisenhower on education. Eisenhower's relief came with the FCDA insuring safety to the public if preparations were made. Eisenhower and his administration soon after the ...