The Project includes "Eisenhower's Secret War," a two-hour documentary that appeared public television stations nationwide, 2012-2017, the 4-part Eisenhower Legacy DVD series (available from Ambrose Digital), a 60-minute television special "Allied Commander," a 20-part classroom series and a video preservation project. All of these programs were written and produced by George A. Colburn, Ph.D.
New Feature Documentary
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4-Part Series
Click images below to hear General Colin L. Powell (U.S. Army Ret.) preview the programs.
1. Supreme Commander, 1941-1945In this first segment, learn why Ike was chosen to lead Allied forces in Africa, Italy and, as Supreme Commander, in Europe. We'll also see how he won the confidence of Churchill, Roosevelt and GI Joe as well as why, as a symbol of victory, he epitomized a glorious American ideal for a war-weary world. |
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2. Cold Warrior, 1945-1952The forgotten years of Ike's public life are explored in this program. The story covers his role in the post-war years as Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army when America quickly demobilized its wartime military machine, his retirement from the military and appointment as President of Columbia University, his re-emergence into the public spotlight as NATO’s Supreme Commander shortly after the outbreak of the Korean War in 1950, and, finally, his decision to enter presidential politics. |
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3. Politician & President, 1953-1961See how President Eisenhower handled the critical domestic issues of McCarthyism, civil rights and fiscal policy after 20 years of Democratic rule. Understand how Ike handled tricky political relations with Democrats and the powerful conservative wing of the GOP. |
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4. Commander-in-Chief, 1953-1961Learn how Ike dealt with the Communist menace on both diplomatic and military fronts and through covert CIA operations. We'll also see how he used personal diplomacy and the nuclear threat to keep a fragile peace. |
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Disney Channel: Allied CommanderHosted and narrated by John Chancellor, the distinguished NBC-TV reporter and commentator. For more information or to order, |
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20-Part Classroom Series |
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THE EISENHOWER ERA Education Series"The Eisenhower Era" is a 20-part classroom series that traces Dwight D. Eisenhower's public life from 1941 - 1961 as General of the Army and President of the United States. General Colin L. Powell (U.S. Army Ret.) hosts the series. The series has four major units: The War Years, 1941 -45; The Early Cold War, 1946 - 1952; Major Domestic Issues in the Eisenhower Presidency, 1953 - 61; Major Foreign Policy Issues in Eisenhower's Presidency, 1953 - 1961 The series is now available to license for streaming from Ambrose Digital 2.0 (www.ambrosedigital.com). |
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