In 1953, he threatened to use nuclear weapons until China agreed to peace terms in the Korean War. China did agree and an armistice resulted which remains in effect. His New Look policy of nuclear deterrence prioritized inexpensive nuclear weapons while reducing funding for expensive Army divisions. His mother, previously a member (with David) of the River Brethren sect of the Mennonites, joined the International Bible Students Association, later known as Jehovah's Witnesses. The Eisenhower home served as the local meeting hall from 1896 to 1915, though Eisenhower never joined the International Bible Students. His later decision to attend West Point saddened his mother, who felt that warfare was 'rather wicked', but she did not overrule his decision. While speaking of himself in 1948, Eisenhower said he was 'one of the most deeply religious men I know' though unattached to any 'sect or organization'. Initially, Eisenhower hoped for cooperation with the Soviets. He even visited Warsaw in 1945.
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