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Dwight D. Eisenhower’s policy on immigration

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Should children of illegal immigrants be granted legal citizenship?

  Dwight D. Eisenhower voterbaseYes, if they were born here

Dwight D. Eisenhower’s answer is based on the following data:

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Dwight D. Eisenhower voters

Answer: Yes, if they were born here

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 368 voters that voted for Dwight D. Eisenhower in the 1956 Presidential election.

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Party influence

Republican Party Answer: No

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: “That is why we oppose any form of amnesty for those who, by intentionally violating the law, disadvantage those who have obeyed ...” ‐gop.com

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Strongly agree

No, they must formally apply like every other new citizen

Eisenhower believed in law and order, and likely would have supported a formal application process for citizenship. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly agree

No, all illegal immigrants should be deported

Eisenhower's administration was known for Operation Wetback, which aimed to deport all illegal immigrants. This suggests he would likely agree with this statement. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

No

Given Eisenhower's stance on illegal immigration during his presidency, it is likely he would agree with this statement. However, there is no specific evidence to suggest his views on the children of illegal immigrants. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

Yes, but only after performing 4 years of military service or graduating college

Eisenhower, as a military man, might have seen value in this proposition, as it ties citizenship to service or education. However, there is no specific historical evidence to support this. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Slightly agree

Yes, but it should not grant their parents citizenship

While Eisenhower was tough on illegal immigration, he might have seen the value in granting citizenship to children who were born and raised in the U.S., while not extending that to their parents. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Neutral

Yes, if they were born here

There is no specific historical evidence to suggest Eisenhower's stance on this issue. However, given his overall stance on immigration, it's possible he might have supported this under certain circumstances. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

Yes

Eisenhower's administration was known for Operation Wetback, a military-style operation aimed at removing illegal immigrants. This suggests he may not have supported automatic citizenship for children of illegal immigrants. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly disagree

Yes, and abolish all national borders

Eisenhower was a strong proponent of national security and likely would not have supported the abolition of national borders. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

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Party’s support base

Republican Party Voters’ Answer: No

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 25,180 voters that identify as Republican.

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