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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.
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Fast Facts
- Born: October 18, 1890
- Political party: Republican
- Administration: January 20, 1953 - January 20, 1961
- Vice president: Richard Nixon
- Succeeded by: John F. Kennedy
- Secretary of state: John Foster Dulles
- Spouse: Mamie Doud Eisenhower
- Occupation: Soldier
- Died: March 28, 1969
- Religion: Presbyterian
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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
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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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What counts is not necessarily the size of the dog in the fight - it's the size of the fight in the dog. - Dwight D. Eisenhower
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"A sense of humor is part of the art of leadership, of getting along with people, of getting things done." -Dwight D. Eisenhower
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What counts is not necessarily the size of the dog in the fight - it's the size of the fight in the dog. - Dwight D. Eisenhower
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The best morale exists when you never hear the word mentioned. When you hear it it's usually lousy. -Dwight D. Eisenhower
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View All Dwight D. Eisenhower Questions (2524) | Ask a QuestionEisenhower warned that public policy could itself become the captive of a scientific-technological elite. Do you think its happened? Why? (3 Answers)I don't think that's happening in the near future. At least, not in this generation. Next one, maybe. Too many in power are still extolling very draconian technological policy. They ... read moreWhy was Under God added to the Pledge of Allegiance (2 Answers)According to Eisenhower "In this way we are reaffirming the transcendence of religious faith in America's heritage and future; in this way we shall constantly strengthen those spiritual weapons which ... read moreDoes anyone know exactly where Eisenhower was on D-day? (1 Answer)Eisenhower was in London 0n D-day where Supreme Headquarters Allied Expeditionary Force which he commanded was located. General Eisenhower's headquarters were located in Bushy Park situated near Twickenham on the ... read more
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Dwight D. Eisenhower Timeline
- October 14, 1890: Born
- 1915: Graduated from West Point
- 1916: Married Mamie Geneva Doud Eisenhower
- 1925-1926: Attended the Command and General Staff College
- 1941-1945: General Eisenhower, Activates during World War II
- 1945-1952: General Eisenhower, Activates after World War II
- 1952: Wins the Election on 1952 with Nixon on the ticket
- 1956: Wins the Election of 1956
- 1969: Eisenhower dies on March 28
