The stark contrast between Eisenhower and his younger, more active successor, JFK, led to a decline in his reputation after he left office.
        
        
     
    
 replied to:  Atherant
         
        
            
            Replied to:  The stark contrast between Eisenhower and his younger, more active successor,...
         
        Though Eisenhower was harshly criticized in the liberal socio-political climate of the 1960s and 1970s, since then he has regained popularity and is now considered one of the top ten best Presidents.