
president of the United States from 1953 to 1961 (1890–1969)
1890 — 1969
Quick Facts
Profession
president of the United States from 1953 to 1961 (1890–1969)
Born
October 14, 1890
Died
1969 (age ~79)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
writer, politician, military personnel
1890
Born in Denison (1890-10-14)
1911
EducationStudied at United States Military Academy (1911–1915)
1918
AwardMexican Border Service Medal
1919
AwardWorld War I Victory Medal
1925
EducationStudied at United States Army Command and General Staff College (1925–1926)
1943
AwardAbout
Dwight David "Ike" Eisenhower was the 34th president of the United States, serving from 1953 to 1961. Earlier, during World War II, he became a General of the Army, and was Supreme Commander of the Allied Expeditionary Force in Europe. Eisenhower planned and supervised two of the most consequential military campaigns of the War: Operation Torch in the North Africa campaign in 1942–1943 and the invasion of Normandy in 1944.
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Dwight David "Ike" Eisenhower was the 34th president of the United States, serving from 1953 to 1961. Earlier, during World War II, he became a General of the Army, and was Supreme Commander of the Allied Expeditionary Force in Europe. Eisenhower planned and supervised two of the most consequential
The name David means "male given name (Δαβίδ)". It is of English origin.
David D. Eisenhower was born on October 14, 1890.
David D. Eisenhower died in 1969, at approximately 79 years of age.
Name Meaning
male given name (Δαβίδ)
The name David is of English origin, meaning "male given name (Δαβίδ)". It is traditionally a male name.
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David — October 14, 1890
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Libra
Diplomatic, gracious, fair-minded
Air · Venus · Sep 23 – Oct 22
Chinese Zodiac
Tiger
Brave, competitive, confident
Metal · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
5 Eb
Grass — path, growth, vitality
Celtic Tree
Ivy
Loyal, compassionate, giving
Ogham: Gort · Sep 30 – Oct 27
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Guestbook
History remembers. So do I.
— an admirer
History will judge, but I won't forget.
— a citizen
We share a planet and a moment in time. That's enough.
— someone far away
Actions
Africa Star
1943
AwardGrand Cordon of the order of Nichan Iftikhar
1943
AwardKnight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath
1945
PositionChief of Staff of the United States Army (1945–1948)
1951
PositionSupreme Allied Commander Europe (1951–1952)
1952
PositionPresident-elect of the United States (1952–1953)
1953
PositionPresident of the United States (1953–1961)
1969
Died in Walter Reed Army Medical Center