http://www.weeklystandard.com/uneart...rticle/2004653
the connection between reagan & eisenhower was far more extensive than widely believed.
Eisenhower predicted that Reagan was presidential material and backed him. Nixon had a freak out moment over this in 1968.
Reagan was heavily influenced by Eisenhower on a number of things a president should do & not do. This showed during Reagans presidency.