'More to Induce than Demand': Eisenhower and Congress

Authors

Michael J. Birkner, Gettysburg CollegeFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

2013

Department 1

History

Abstract

This article challenges standard wisdom about Eisenhower as largely a passive leader in the realm of initiating and pressing for major legislation during his two terms in the White House. It demonstrates the different methodologies Eisenhower effectively employed--among them bully pulpit, hidden hand, and private cajoling--to advance his legislative agenda.

Comments

Original version is available from the publisher at: http://www.american.edu/spa/ccps/journal.cfm

DOI

10.1080/07343469.2013.788404

Recommended Citation

Birkner, Michael J. “'More to Induce than Demand': Eisenhower and Congress.” Congress and the Presidency 40.2 (2013): 165-194.