President Eisenhower

Dwight Eisenhower's Birth

Oct 14, 1890

Eisenhower is born in Denison, Texas

Dwight Eisenhower

Period: Oct 14, 1890 to Mar 28, 1969

The Eisenhowers Moved to Abilene, Kansas

Jan 3, 1892

In 1892 the family moved to Abilene, which Dwight considers his home town.

Dwight "Ike" Eisenhower Graduated Highschool

May 3, 1909

In 1909, Dwight graduated Highschool in Abilene.

Eisenhower Worked to Support His Brothers College Education

May 19, 1909

Eisenhower worked for 2 years at a creamery to support his brother Edgard's education.

Dwight Applys to the Naval Academy

Jun 3, 1911

Though he passed the entrance exam, he was outside of the age window, so was not accepted.

Eisenhower Joins the Military

Jun 24, 1911

After getting a letter of recomendation from Senator Joseph L. Bristow, Eisenhower to the U.S. Military Acedemy at West Point, New York, which he accpeted.

Dwight Begins His Infantry Career

Jan 3, 1915

Dwight Gets Married

Jul 1, 1916

Diwght was married to Mamie Doud of Boone, Iowa

Eisenhower During World War 1

Jan 4, 1918

He became the 3rd leader of the new tank corps and rose to temporary Lt. Colonel. After the war, he was quickly promoted to major.

President Chooses Eisenhower as S.A.C.

Dec 4, 1943

Eisenhower was selected by President Roosevelt as the Supreme Allied Commander in Europe.

Eisenhower is Promoted to General of the Army

Dec 20, 1943

In recognition of his high command in Europe, Dwight was promoted to General of the Army.

Dwight Returns to Become Chief of Staff

Nov 4, 1945

Eisenhower returned to replace Marshall as Joint Chef of Staff of the Army.

Eisenhower Becomes President of Columbia University

Jun 11, 1948

Eisenhower became pesident of the Columbia University and used his position to influence others with his own state of mind.

"Draft Eisenhower"

Apr 16, 1952

A republican movement that urged Eisenhower to run for presidency.

Eisenhower Enters Office

Jan 20, 1953

Eisenhower enters office with Vice-President Richard Nixon

Eisenhower Wins Election in Landslide

Nov 9, 1953

Dwight and his running mate Richard Nixon defeated Democrats Adlai Stevenson and John Sparkman in a complete victory to win his presedency.

Eisenhower Runs for Presidency Again

Jan 4, 1956

Eisenhower ran against Adlai Stevenson and Estes Kefauver in the 1956 election.

Eisenhower Established the Interstate

Jan 4, 1956

Saying it was a neccessity to Americas home defense, Eisenhower established the interstate from coast to coast.

Eisenhower Wins Election for Second Term

Jan 20, 1957

Eisenhower enters office for a second term after winning 56% of the popular vote.

Former President Dwight Eisenhower Dies

Mar 28, 1969