How did the notion of a "superpower" develop in foreign relations? Objective 1. To define and describe the Cold War; 2. To explain Eisenhower's personal style of diplomacy and how he used it effectively during the Cold War; 3. To describe the role Eisenhower's Gettysburg farm played in easing Cold War tensions; 4. To analyze and evaluate public papers and transcripts of presidential news conferences; 5. To investigate the impact of the Cold War period on their own community. Background Time Period: 1950s Topics: The lesson could be used in American history units on the Cold War, or in governme Duration: 90 Minutes.