Guide Note

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.

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

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

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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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

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