Dwight D. Eisenhower

Dwight D. Eisenhower, born on October 18, 1890, was the 34th U.S. president. He served in office from January 20, 1953, until January 20, 1961, winning his second election by a significant margin. During his time in office his primary focus was on the Cold War, which had begun while Harry Truman was still in office.

Fast Facts

1. Born: October 18, 1890
2. Political Party: Republican
3. Administration: January 20, 1953 - January 20, 1961
4. Vice President: Richard Nixon
5. Succeeded by: John F. Kennedy
6. Secretary of State: John Foster Dulles
7. Spouse: Mamie Doud Eisenhower
8. Occupation: Soldier
9. Died: March 28, 1969
10. Religion: Presbyterian

Timeline

• 1915: Graduated from the United States Naval Academy
• 1916: Married Mamie Doud Eisenhower
• 1917: Doud Dwight Eisenhower Born
• 1922: John Sheldon David Doud Eisenhower Born
• 1944-1945: Planned and supervised invasion of France and Germany
• 1951: First Commander of NATO
• 1953: Elected to office as 34th President
• 1954: Supported the Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka
• 1956: Authorized bill for the Interstate Highway System
• 1957: Eisenhower Doctrine was enacted

Interstate Highway System

While in office, Eisenhower signed a bill in 1956 that permitted the Interstate Highway System to be implemented. The belief was that it was vitally important to the American public's security during the Cold War. They were initially designed for mass evacuation of people and for the military to have easier access into areas they needed to move into.

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