In the 1952 and 1956 presidential elections,many Yellow Dog Democrats broke with tradition and voted for

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Yellow Dog Democrats were traditionally loyal to the Democratic Party and would not vote for any Republican candidate. However, in 1952 and 1956, many Yellow Dog Democrats broke with tradition and voted for Dwight D. Eisenhower, a Republican candidate. Eisenhower's military leadership during World War II and his moderate political views appealed to many Democrats who were unhappy with the corruption and scandals of the Democratic Party at the time.

In the 1952 and 1956 Presidential Elections,many Yellow Dog Democrats