Eisenhower's Leisure: Books, Movies, and News Habits Revealed
A White House briefing details President Eisenhower's reading and media habits. He enjoys Westerns and biographies, reads Time and U S News & World Report, and watches light comedies and musicals on TV. He and Mrs. Eisenhower view at least two films weekly in the East Wing theater and keep up with newspapers and teletype news feeds.
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Eisenhower Enjoys Movies Amid Outdoor Hobby Focus
President Eisenhower and a guest found time for two films a musical hit and a Western, yet at 68 he remains mainly an outdoor man. Indoor recreation was secondary to golf, hunting, and fishing.
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