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  • Eisenhower in War and Peace, a 3-Minute Review

    Eisenhower in War and Peace, a 3-Minute Review

    Jean Edward Smith’s Eisenhower in War and Peace is a definitive biography of one of the most influential people of the 20th century: Dwight D. Eisenhower. Smith’s comprehensive entry explores Ike’s humble beginnings in Abilene, Kansas through his presidency, and everything in between. It offers a balanced view of Eisenhower as both a strategic leader…

  • SAC Aerospace Museum: A Great Stop for Aircraft Fans

    SAC Aerospace Museum: A Great Stop for Aircraft Fans

    You find yourself traveling on I-80 near Omaha, Nebraska. You’ve been driving for hours. A nice walk would do you good and you have some time. What will you do? Stop by a crowded truck stop with “the cleanest bathrooms in the country”? Go to a rest stop with a few trees and a maybe…