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Also known as Dwight David Eisenhower, David Dwight Eisenhower, President Eisenhower, D. Eisenhower, Eisenhower, Dwight David "Ike" Eisenhower, Ike, Dwight Eisenhower

Dwight David "Ike" Eisenhower was the 34th president of the United States, serving from 1953 to 1961. A General of the Army, Eisenhower was the supreme commander of the Allied Expeditionary Force. His successful leadership in Operation Torch (1942–1943) and Operation Overlord was pivotal to the Allied victory in World War II.

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Dwight D. Eisenhower was an American politician, writer, military officer, and statesperson. He served as President of the United States and held the rank of General of the Army in the United States Army. His military career included positions as Chief of Staff of the United States Army and Supreme Allied Commander Europe. He participated in World War I, World War II, the Korean War, and the Cold War.

Eisenhower was a member of the Republican Party. He received the Atoms for Peace Award, the Order of Victory, the Africa Star, and the Distinguished Service Medal. He was educated at the United States Military Academy, the United States Army Command and General Staff College, and the United States Army War College. He authored works such as *La cooperación económica entre México y los E.E.U.U.* and *World peace--a balance sheet*.

Born in 1890 in Denison, he died in 1969 at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C., due to a myocardial infarction. He was married to Mamie Eisenhower and had a child named John Eisenhower. He is buried at the Dwight D. Eisenhower Presidential Library, Museum and Boyhood Home.

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Born
1890
Died
1969
Works
93

Top works

  • Strengthening friendship and trust among the American republics
  • The chance for peace
  • La cooperación económica entre México y los E.E.U.U.
  • Program designed to conserve and improve the nation's natural resources
  • World peace--a balance sheet

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Denison, Texas, USA

Dwight David Eisenhower (pronounced [ˈaɪzənhaʊər]) (October 14, 1890 - March 28, 1969), nicknamed "Ike", was the 34th President of the United States, during two terms from January 20, 1953 to January 20, 1961. During World War II, he is General of the Army and Commander-in-Chief of the Allied Forces in Europe. He is a member of the Republican Party. He was Chief of the General Staff of the Armed…

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  • The Unelected Statesman — Self (archive footage)2026
  • Spartamerika — Self (archive footage)2026
  • Marilyn Monroe: The Rise of an Icon — archive footage2026
  • Disney Celebrates America: The Pursuit of Happiness — Self (archival footage)2026
  • America at War — Self (archive footage)2025
  • Beatrix — Self (archive footage)2025
  • The Bloody Hundredth — Self - Supreme Allied Commander (voice) (archive sound)2024
  • Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat — Self (archive footage)2024
  • Şeytan Üçgeni - I. Barut Kokusu — Dwight D. Eisenhower2024
  • Aliens Uncovered: Marilyn Monroe Exposed — Self (archive footage)2024

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Instance of
human
Given name
David
Gender
male
Citizenship
United States
Place of birth
Denison
Languages spoken
English language
Native language
American English
Participant in
Hostages Trial
Conflict
Cold War
Military branch
United States Army
Military rank
General of the Army
Image
Dwight D. Eisenhower, official photo portrait, May 29, 1959.jpg
Height
179
Number of children
2
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Commons category
Dwight Eisenhower
date of birth
1890-10-14
date of death
1969-03-28
topic's main category
Category:Dwight D. Eisenhower
cause of death
myocardial infarction
name in native language
Dwight D. Eisenhower
manner of death
natural causes
birth name
David Dwight Eisenhower
Commons gallery
Dwight D. Eisenhower
nominated for
Nobel Peace Prize
writing language
American English
start of work period
1914-00-00
nickname
Ike
allegiance
United States
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1945-01-01
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