After world war 2, what were cold war fears of the American people?

Question

How did Eisenhower's administration address these fears?

Answer 1

The Cold War fears were that the Russians would expand further and take over Western Europe, and that they would ultimately threaten the US. This was not helped when China became communist and the Korean War turned into a stalemate. The Russians getting the nuclear bomb in 1949 didn't help either.
Eisenhower addressed these fears by buliding up the numbers of US weapons and delivery, building the National Highway system (allowed transportation of weapons and troops and missiles), talking tough, using the CIA to destabilize potential left-wing governments in Indonesia and Iran and Guatemala, improving education after Sputnik was launched, and pushing the policy of brinksmanship.

Answer 2

Besides the fear of a nuclear attack against continental United States, American feared the spread of Communism. The 'evil empire' and the Iron Curtain were enemies. Eisenhower's response was led by the likes of Curtis LeMay, who did not trust the Soviets. The Korean War was one response...ie, trying to stop the so-called Red terror.