He went off to war an unknown soldier and returned a beloved national hero. Often dismissed as a "do-nothing" president and a good-natured bumbler, Dwight D. Eisenhower — the last American president to be born in the 19th century — was a skillful politician, a tough Cold War warrior, and one of America's most misunderstood and unappreciated presidents.Part 2 follows Eisenhower's election to the presidency and two terms in the White House, as well as his retirement.

Starring:

David McCullough, David Ogden Stiers

Genre:

Documentary, History