Eisenhower and the Suez Crisis

Essay # 2984

History > Middle Eastern

A look at the Suez Crisis during President Eisenhower's term and the ways in which it affected his presidency.

1,309 words () | 6 sources | 2001 | United States

Published on: Sep 22, 2003

Paper Summary:

This paper traces the Suez Crisis from its origins. The author follows the development of the crisis stating the positions of all those involved. This includes, France, Britain, Israel and America. Eisenhower's role in negotiating the peace in Egypt is discussed in some detail.

From the Paper:

"In 1956, the Suez Canal became the focus of a major world conflict. The canal represents the only direct means of travel from the Mediterranean to the Indian Ocean, making it crucial to the flow of trade between Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and the United States. President Eisenhower had a major foreign policy crisis dealing with the Suez Canal. His decision during the Suez Crisis was one of the most important, delicate, and controversial of his presidency."