May 5th

Dwight Eisenhower

  • Background
    • Born October 14, 1890 in Denison Texas to David and Ida Eisenhower
    • Joined his father and uncle at Bell Springs Creamery after High School
    • 1911-Went to US Military Academy in West Point (free of charge)
    • Graduated at the top of his class
    • After graduation, he was stationed in Texas
    • Met Mamie Geneva Doud
    • Fought in WW1
    • Famous General in WW2
    • 1929 – appointed chief military leader
  • Elections Involved In
    • WE WILL COME BACK TO
  • Top Ten Accomplishments that Impacted the US
    • Kept America at peace
    • Ended Korean war
    • Paid off debt
    • Sponsored and signed the Highway Act of 1956, Civil Rights Bill of 1957, Housing Amendments of 1955
      • Brown vs School Board of Topeka Kansas – Started to end segregation in schools
  • Popularity
    • WE WILL COME  BACK TO
  • Summary of Legacy
    • Proposed a peaceful solution for a war-ravaged world to give everyday citizens of different countries the opportunity to meet and to gain friendship and knowledge.
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