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Dwight D. (Dwight David) Eisenhower
1890–1969
A five-star general who led the Allied invasion of Europe in World War II, he later brought his steady, practical style to the White House as the 34th president of the United States. His life spans battlefields, global diplomacy, and some of the most important choices of the Cold War era.
2 Audiobooks
State of the Union Addresses
by Dwight D. (Dwight David) Eisenhower
The Communist Threat in the Taiwan Area
by Dwight D. (Dwight David) Eisenhower, John Foster Dulles
About the author
Born in Denison, Texas, on October 14, 1890, and raised in Abilene, Kansas, Eisenhower graduated from West Point and built a long Army career before becoming one of the most recognizable military leaders of the 20th century. During World War II, he served as Supreme Commander of the Allied Expeditionary Force in Europe and oversaw the D-Day invasion in 1944, a role that made him a national hero.
In 1953 he became the 34th president of the United States and served two terms through 1961. His presidency is often remembered for its calm public tone, its management of Cold War tensions, and major domestic projects including the Interstate Highway System.
He was widely known as "Ike," a nickname that matched his direct, approachable public image. After leaving office, he remained an important national figure until his death on March 28, 1969.