Which of the following statements about Eisenhower's 1952 and election is accurate?
A. Eisenhower promised during the campaign to seek a middle path for the American people instead of far to the right or left.
B. Eisenhower's military record was highly respected, but he lacked the easy and common touch of a natural politician.
C. The Republican party considered him more conservative than was ideal, but nominated him due to his enormous popularity.
D. Eisenhower fulfilled a campaign promise by making one of his first actions a unilateral withdrawal of U.S. troops from Korea.
Answer: A
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