Which of the following statements is true of President Eisenhower regarding foreign policy?

A) Although he had little knowledge of foreign affairs, he refused to follow the advice of key foreign policy advisers and career diplomats.
B) Although he relied heavily on his secretary of state, he controlled the making of foreign policy.
C) Because Congress was controlled by Democrats, he encountered persistent resistance to most of his foreign policy initiatives.
D) Because he rejected the belief that communism posed a threat to U.S. security, he worked to reduce America's defensive commitments abroad.

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Danish Nazir · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : B, Explanation :  President Eisenhower relied heavily on his secretary of state, John Foster Dulles, to help craft and implement foreign policy, but he ultimately controlled the decision-making. Eisenhower delegated many responsibilities to Dulles, but he maintained ultimate authority over foreign policy decisions.

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