President Eisenhower asks Congress for right to combat a Red attack in Mideast 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 5 1957)

1950s, Cold War, U.S. Presidents


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(Saturday, January 5, 1957, 12:30 p.m. EST; during the Cold War) — President Dwight Eisenhower today asked a solemn assembly of Congress to authorize him to use the armed forces of the United States against any Communist or Communist-dominated aggressor in the Middle East area in what became known as the Eisenhower Doctrine.


Video: 'President Dwight D. Eisenhower - The Eisenhower Doctrine - January 5, 1957 (Part 1)'


Video: 'President Dwight D. Eisenhower - The Eisenhower Doctrine - January 5, 1957 (Part 2)'


Video: 'President Dwight D. Eisenhower - The Eisenhower Doctrine - January 5, 1957 (Part 3)'