U.S. Presidents & First Ladies
Dwight Eisenhower
Dwight D. Eisenhower, born in 1890 in Texas, was a career Army officer who become Supreme Allied Commander during World War II, celebrated for his leadership in the D-Day invasion. Elected as the 34th president (1953–1961), “Ike” guided America through postwar prosperity, advanced the Interstate Highway System and managed Cold War tensions through diplomacy. He completed the integration of the Armed Forces and signed the Civil Rights Act of 1957. In this 1959 letter, Eisenhower thanked a supporter for raising funds for his presidential library. Eisenhower remained a symbol of leadership and stability until his death in 1969.
Watch DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER
Dwight D. Eisenhower, also known as Ike, was the 34th president of the United States from 1953 to 1961. He led the Allied Expeditionary Force during the Second World War, launching decisive campaigns in North Africa and Normandy and becoming a General of the Army.
