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.

Before serving as President, Eisenhower rose to the level of General of the Army in recognition of his efforts in both World Wars. He later became President of Columbia University and then Supreme Commander of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). Unlike most Presidents, he did not seek political office before becoming the President of the United States of America.

Eisenhower Memorial

The Eisenhower Memorial is a monument planned to be completed by 2015. It will be built n the National Mall overlooking the Capitol Building. Architect Frank Gehry was chosen to design the memorial, which will be three 65-foot tall tapestries suspended by etched limestone columns. A grove of oaks within the tapestries will provide a park-like feel to the monument, unlike most other monuments on the mall.

• 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

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.

• 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