What should President Eisenhower do when an American spy is captured in the Soviet Union just weeks before a potential peace summit with Premier Nikita Khrushchev? Students will use primary sources to act as presidential advisors.
When an American spy is captured by the Soviet Union, the stakes are incredibly high, as tensions between the two superpowers threaten to derail an upcoming peace summit between President Eisenhower and Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev. In this interactive program, students step into the shoes of presidential advisors and work with primary source documents to explore the various political, diplomatic, and military options available to Eisenhower at this critical moment. Through discussion and debate, students will assess the potential consequences of each choice, considering the complex dynamics of the Cold War, and ultimately make their recommendation to the president on how to handle the crisis.
Program Length:
80
Grade Levels:
Program Group:
Presidential Decisions
