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Dwight David "Ike" Eisenhower (October 14, 1890 – March 28, 1969) was an American soldier and politician. As a Republican he was elected the 34th President of the United States (1953–1961). During World War II he served as Supreme Commander of the Allied forces in Europe with the rank of General of the Army, and in 1949 he became the first supreme commander of NATO.
Early life and family
Eisenhower was born in Denison, Texas, the third of seven sons born to David Jacob Eisenhower and Ida Elizabeth Stover, and their only child born in Texas. He was named David Dwight and was called Dwight. Later, the order of his given names was switched (according to the staff at the Eisenhower Library and Museum, the name switch occurred upon Eisenhower's matriculation at West Point). The Eisenhower family is of Jewish German descent (Eisenhauer) and came from Germanic Forbach, Lorraine region of France but had lived in America since the 18th century. The family moved to Abilene, Kansas, in 1892. Eisenhower graduated from Abilene High School in 1909.
Eisenhower married Mamie Geneva Doud (1896–1979), of Denver, Colorado, on July 1, 1916. They had two children, Doud Dwight Eisenhower (1917–1921), whose tragic death in childhood haunted the couple, and John Sheldon David Doud Eisenhower (born 1922). John Eisenhower served in the United States Army, then became an author and served as U.S. Ambassador to Belgium. John's son, David Eisenhower, after whom Camp David is named, married Richard Nixon's daughter Julie in 1968.
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American Presidents: Life Portraits - Details about Dwight Eisenhower's life, and audio and video speech and news clips of the former president.
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Atoms For Peace Address - President Eisenhower discusses atomic danger and power before the General Assembly of the United Nations on Peaceful Uses of Atomic Energy in New York City (December 8, 1953).
Camera on Assignment: Dwight D. Eisenhower - The Ollie Atkins Collection of Eisenhower photos. Atkins took the photos while working as a Washington correspondent for the Saturday Evening Post
Character Above All: Dwight D. Eisenhower - Essay provides a brief look at the character traits that made Truman great. From PBS.
Dwight D. Eisenhower - Short biography from the official White House site.
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Dwight D. Eisenhower - Provides a biography of American President Dwight D. Eisenhower. Includes his picture and a list of his Supreme Court appointments.
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Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial Commission - Aims to create an enduring Eisenhower National Memorial in Washington, District of Columbia.
Dwight D. Eisenhower: First Inaugural Address - Complete text of speech delivered Tuesday, January 20, 1953. Includes background information.
Dwight D. Eisenhower: Second Inaugural Address - Complete text of speech delivered Monday, January 21, 1957. Includes background information.
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Eisenhower Center - Collection of links related to Eisenhower's administration.
Eisenhower Foundation - Information and educational units on the life and times of Dwight D. Eisenhower. Many primary resources and online tours of the Eisenhower Center in Abilene, Kansas.
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Eisenhower Institute's Historical Reflections - The Institute's website features a section called Historical Reflections. It contains numerous articles about the Eisenhower years.
Eisenhower National Historic Site - Brief description, photograph, and printable travel guide of the president's Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, home. From the National Park Service.
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Eisenhower National Historic Site - Home and farm of President Dwight D. Eisenhower, located in Gettysburg, PA.
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Eisenhower's Farewell Address to the Nation - Complete text of speech delivered January 17, 1961.
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Eisenhower's Office Files, 1953-1961 - Excellent survey of the matters of State that preoccupied President Eisenhower as revealed through his papers.
Quotes by Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower - A collection of quotations by General Dwight D. Eisenhower
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The American President: Dwight Eisenhower - Fact file and comprehensive biographical sketch based on PBS series. Also includes gallery and quotations.
Meta Description: [ In-depth essays created by the University of Virginia on Dwight David Eisenhower’s life and administration. ]
The Dwight D. Eisenhower Library - Includes comprehensive collection of research materials and audiovisual archives.
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