Dwight Eisenhower In Favor Of Unified Armed Forces

Dwight Eisenhower In Favor Of Unified Armed Forces

Assessment

Interactive Video

Social Studies, History

University

Hard

Created by

Quizizz Content

FREE Resource

General Eisenhower appeared before the Senate Military Affairs Committee to advocate for the merger of military services. He argued that this would reduce competition and friction, centralize responsibility, and cut unnecessary expenses. Eisenhower emphasized the need for unity in Washington to ensure peace and prevent future emergencies like Pearl Harbor. He highlighted the importance of a unified military identity, where all personnel see each other as allies, regardless of their uniform's color or design.

Read more

5 questions

Show all answers

1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of the main reasons General Eisenhower supported the merger of military services?

To centralize responsibility and reduce expenses

To decrease the number of soldiers

To create more military branches

To increase competition among services

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to Eisenhower, what is essential to avoid future emergencies like Pearl Harbor?

Increasing military spending

Unity of direction in Washington

Expanding the Navy

Building more military bases

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Eisenhower believe is crucial for soldiers, sailors, and airmen?

Serving in different branches

Competing against each other

Trusting and associating with each other

Wearing the same color uniform

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Eisenhower suggest is a benefit of unification at the top?

It emphasizes the importance of individual achievements

It underscores the shared identity of military personnel

It reduces the need for military training

It highlights the differences between military branches

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does Eisenhower propose to convey the essential truth to military personnel?

By providing more vacation time

By emphasizing their shared identity regardless of uniform

By organizing more military parades

By increasing their salaries