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Eisenhower is born in Denison, Texas
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In 1892 the family moved to Abilene, which Dwight considers his home town.
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In 1909, Dwight graduated Highschool in Abilene.
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Eisenhower worked for 2 years at a creamery to support his brother Edgard's education.
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Though he passed the entrance exam, he was outside of the age window, so was not accepted.
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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.
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Diwght was married to Mamie Doud of Boone, Iowa
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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.
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Eisenhower was selected by President Roosevelt as the Supreme Allied Commander in Europe.
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In recognition of his high command in Europe, Dwight was promoted to General of the Army.
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Eisenhower returned to replace Marshall as Joint Chef of Staff of the Army.
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Eisenhower became pesident of the Columbia University and used his position to influence others with his own state of mind.
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A republican movement that urged Eisenhower to run for presidency.
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Eisenhower enters office with Vice-President Richard Nixon
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Dwight and his running mate Richard Nixon defeated Democrats Adlai Stevenson and John Sparkman in a complete victory to win his presedency.
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Eisenhower ran against Adlai Stevenson and Estes Kefauver in the 1956 election.
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Saying it was a neccessity to Americas home defense, Eisenhower established the interstate from coast to coast.
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Eisenhower enters office for a second term after winning 56% of the popular vote.
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