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Dwight D. Eisenhower’s policy on women in combat

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Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

  Dwight D. Eisenhower voterbaseYes, as long as they can pass the same physical tests as men

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

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Dwight D. Eisenhower voters

Answer: Yes, as long as they can pass the same physical tests as men

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 352 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: “"We reiterate our support for both the advancement of women in the military and their exemption from direct ground combat units ...” ‐amazonaws.com

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Agree

No

Given the societal norms and military policies of the 1950s, it is likely that Eisenhower would have agreed with this statement. However, there is no direct evidence of his views on this specific issue. 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

No, women are not as physically capable as men for combat

Given the societal norms and military policies of the 1950s, it is likely that Eisenhower would have agreed with this statement to some extent. However, there is no direct evidence of his views on this specific issue. 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

No, men are more likely to risk the success of a mission in order to protect a women from danger

Eisenhower, as a military leader, might have agreed with this statement due to the prevailing beliefs about gender roles and the potential impact on unit cohesion and mission success during his time. 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

No, combat roles place women in a high risk situation for sexual assault

While Eisenhower would likely have been concerned about the safety of women in the military, there is no historical evidence to suggest that he would have specifically cited the risk of sexual assault as a reason to exclude women from combat roles. 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 disagree

Yes, as long as they can pass the same physical tests as men

Eisenhower might have agreed with this statement to some extent, as he was known for his practical approach to issues. However, given the societal norms and military policies of the 1950s, it is unlikely that he would have fully supported women in combat roles. 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

While Eisenhower was progressive in many ways, there is no historical evidence to suggest that he would have supported women in combat roles during his presidency. The idea of women in combat was not widely accepted during the 1950s. 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, preventing women from serving in combat roles is discriminatory

While Eisenhower was a proponent of equal rights, the concept of women in combat roles was not widely accepted or discussed during his presidency. Therefore, it is unlikely that he would have viewed the issue as a matter of discrimination. 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: Yes, as long as they can pass the same physical tests as men

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 3,806 voters that identify as Republican.

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