In the given options, the statement that was NOT true of Eisenhower is:
B. He sent troops to the South to ensure the desegregation of American schools
Eisenhower actually did send troops to enforce desegregation in Little Rock, Arkansas, in 1957. This action was in response to the resistance faced during the integration of Central High School. The troops were sent to ensure the safety of the African American students attempting to attend the previously all-white school. This event, known as the Little Rock Crisis, was a significant moment in the civil rights movement.
The other statements about Eisenhower are accurate:
A. He attempted to reverse a majority of Liberal New Deal policies, focusing on balancing the federal budget and reducing government intervention in the economy.
C. He used the CIA to undermine unfriendly governments, notably being involved in covert operations to overthrow governments perceived as threats to U.S. interests.
D. He was popular overall and the economy grew during his presidency, with the period of economic expansion known as the "Eisenhower Era."
In summary, the statement that Eisenhower sent troops to the South to ensure the desegregation of American schools is the one that was NOT true.
