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89. Dwight D. Eisenhower: From General to President
Dwight David Eisenhower was a two-term president who
in office from 1953 to 1961. He was
only president who served as a five-star general
the U.S. Army. Eisenhower was the U.S. military
Commander in the European Theater of Operations during
War II. During his presidency, Eisenhower negotiated a
in Korea, and worked hard to maintain the
during the infamous Cold War with Russia.
Born
Denison, Texas on October 14, 1890, Eisenhower excelled
high school sports, and he received appointment to
U.S. military academy at West Point. He began
military career in North Africa, and by D-Day
1944, Eisenhower had risen to Supreme Commander in
. He reached the rank of five-star general, which
the highest rank in the U.S. Army.
Eisenhower
as president of the prestigious, Ivy League school,
University after the war, and decided to run
president in 1952. He won a sweeping victory,
took office in 1953. His greatest accomplishment during
presidency was his handling of the Cold War.
with Russia were strained before he took office,
he quickly gained the Russian's confidence, and diplomatic
replaced military posturing.
He was a moderate Republican
favored a balanced budget and social programs. He
former President Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal programs
help boost the economy, and championed education rights
all Americans. Eisenhower intended to only serve one
in office, but the Republican party was in
of losing control of both the House and
Senate. He was convinced to run in 1956,
beat Adlai Stevenson in a landslide victory. One
his greatest domestic moves was the development of
interstate highway system, which created jobs, and stimulated
economy.
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