What occurred in the election of 1952?

Question

Multiple select question.

Eisenhower pledged to settle the Korean conflict.

A long period of Democratic dominance ended.

Nixon exploited the issue of domestic anticommunism.

Truman sought a third term.

Answer 1

In the election of 1952, the following occurred:

• Eisenhower pledged to settle the Korean conflict.
• A long period of Democratic dominance ended.
• Nixon exploited the issue of domestic anticommunism.

The statement about Truman seeking a third term is incorrect; Truman chose not to run for reelection in 1952 after serving nearly two full terms.