Due to a complete estrangement between the two as a result of campaigning, Truman and Eisenhower had minimal discussions about the transition of administrations. After selecting his budget director, Joseph M. Dodge, Eisenhower asked Herbert Brownell and Lucius Clay to make recommendations for his cabinet appointments. He accepted their recommendations without exception; they included John Foster Dulles and George M. Humphrey with whom he developed his closest relationships, and one woman, Oveta Culp Hobby. Eisenhower's cabinet, consisting of several corporate executives and one labor leader, was dubbed by one journalist, "Eight millionaires and a plumber." The cabinet was notable for its lack of personal friends, office seekers, or experienced government administrators. He also upgraded the role of the National Security Council in planning all phases of the Cold War. COUNT 5
QSN1 Who was Eisenhower's budget director? ANS1 Joseph M. Dodge QSN2 Along with Lucius Clay, who advised Eisenhower on cabinet appointments? ANS2 Herbert Brownell QSN3 What woman was a member of Eisenhower's cabinet? ANS3 Oveta Culp Hobby QSN4 Along with George Humphrey, what cabinet official did Eisenhower have a close relationship with? ANS4 John Foster Dulles QSN5 What quip was used to describe Eisenhower's cabinet? ANS5 Eight millionaires and a plumber