Dwight David Eisenhower was an American military officer and statesman who served as the 34th President of the United States from 1953 to 1961. During World War II, he served as Supreme Commander of the Allied Expeditionary Force in Europe and planned and supervised the invasion of Normandy.
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Military Leader & President
Notable For
Supreme Commander of Allied forces on D-Day; 34th US President
Dwight D. Eisenhower's Historical Timeline
Dwight Eisenhower marries Mary `Mamie' Geneva Doud in Denver, Colorado
Mary Geneva "Mamie" Eisenhower was the first lady of the United States from 1953 to 1961 as the wife of President Dwight D. Eisenhower.
US President FDR appoints General Eisenhower as Supreme Commander of the Allied Forces
US President FDR appoints General Eisenhower as Supreme Commander of the Allied Forces
D-Day: The Normandy Landings
Allied forces launch the largest amphibious invasion in history on the beaches of Normandy, France, marking the beginning of the liberation of Western Europe from Nazi occupation.
General Eisenhower's train returns to Versailles
General Eisenhower's train returns to Versailles
Generals Dwight D. Eisenhower, George S. Patton and Alexander Patch meet in Lunéville, France
Generals Dwight D. Eisenhower, George S. Patton and Alexander Patch meet in Lunéville, France
President Eisenhower refuses clemency appeal for Rosenberg couple
Julius Rosenberg (May 12, 1918 – June 19, 1953) and Ethel Rosenberg were an American married couple who were convicted of spying for the Soviet Union, including providing top-secret information about...
US President Dwight D. Eisenhower, in a news conference, is the first to voice fear of a "domino effect" of communism in
US President Dwight D. Eisenhower, in a news conference, is the first to voice fear of a "domino effect" of communism in the Indochina region
President Eisenhower signs order adding words "under God" to the Pledge
The U.S. Pledge of Allegiance is a patriotic recited verse that promises allegiance to the flag of the United States and the republic of the United States.
1st presidential news conference on network TV-Eisenhower on ABC
1st presidential news conference on network TV-Eisenhower on ABC
President Dwight D. Eisenhower orders US troops to support the integration of nine Black students at Little Rock Central
President Dwight D. Eisenhower orders US troops to support the integration of nine Black students at Little Rock Central High School in Arkansas after a white mob forces them to withdraw
Dwight D. Eisenhower becomes the first President to fly by helicopter
Dwight D. Eisenhower becomes the first President to fly by helicopter
First radio broadcast from space, US President Dwight D. Eisenhower sends a Christmas message "to all mankind, America's
First radio broadcast from space, US President Dwight D. Eisenhower sends a Christmas message "to all mankind, America's wish for peace on Earth and goodwill to men everywhere" [1]
President Eisenhower and Prime Minister Nobusuke Kishi sign the US-Japan Security Treaty
Nobusuke Kishi (岸 信介, Kishi Nobusuke; 13 November 1896 – 7 August 1987) was a Japanese bureaucrat and politician who served as prime minister of Japan from 1957 to 1960.
President Eisenhower cancels trip to Japan
President Eisenhower cancels trip to Japan
Dwight D. Eisenhower dies
Dwight D. Eisenhower, American military leader & president, known for supreme commander of allied forces on d-day; 34th us president, died on 1969-03-28.
Associated Historical Events
Dwight Eisenhower marries Mary `Mamie' Geneva Doud in Denver, Colorado
Mary Geneva "Mamie" Eisenhower was the first lady of the United States from 1953 to 1961 as the wife of President Dwight D. Eisenhower.
US President FDR appoints General Eisenhower as Supreme Commander of the Allied Forces
US President FDR appoints General Eisenhower as Supreme Commander of the Allied Forces
D-Day: The Normandy Landings
Allied forces launch the largest amphibious invasion in history on the beaches of Normandy, France, marking the beginning of the liberation of Western Europe from Nazi occupation.
wars conflicts
General Eisenhower's train returns to Versailles
General Eisenhower's train returns to Versailles
Generals Dwight D. Eisenhower, George S. Patton and Alexander Patch meet in Lunéville, France
Generals Dwight D. Eisenhower, George S. Patton and Alexander Patch meet in Lunéville, France
President Eisenhower refuses clemency appeal for Rosenberg couple
Julius Rosenberg (May 12, 1918 – June 19, 1953) and Ethel Rosenberg were an American married couple who were convicted of spying for the Soviet Union, including providing top-secret information about...
US President Dwight D. Eisenhower, in a news conference, is the first to voice fear of a "domino effect" of communism in
US President Dwight D. Eisenhower, in a news conference, is the first to voice fear of a "domino effect" of communism in the Indochina region
President Eisenhower signs order adding words "under God" to the Pledge
The U.S. Pledge of Allegiance is a patriotic recited verse that promises allegiance to the flag of the United States and the republic of the United States.
1st presidential news conference on network TV-Eisenhower on ABC
1st presidential news conference on network TV-Eisenhower on ABC
President Dwight D. Eisenhower orders US troops to support the integration of nine Black students at Little Rock Central
President Dwight D. Eisenhower orders US troops to support the integration of nine Black students at Little Rock Central High School in Arkansas after a white mob forces them to withdraw
Dwight D. Eisenhower becomes the first President to fly by helicopter
Dwight D. Eisenhower becomes the first President to fly by helicopter
First radio broadcast from space, US President Dwight D. Eisenhower sends a Christmas message "to all mankind, America's
First radio broadcast from space, US President Dwight D. Eisenhower sends a Christmas message "to all mankind, America's wish for peace on Earth and goodwill to men everywhere" [1]
President Eisenhower and Prime Minister Nobusuke Kishi sign the US-Japan Security Treaty
Nobusuke Kishi (岸 信介, Kishi Nobusuke; 13 November 1896 – 7 August 1987) was a Japanese bureaucrat and politician who served as prime minister of Japan from 1957 to 1960.
President Eisenhower cancels trip to Japan
President Eisenhower cancels trip to Japan
death
Dwight D. Eisenhower dies
Dwight D. Eisenhower, American military leader & president, known for supreme commander of allied forces on d-day; 34th us president, died on 1969-03-28.
Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Dwight D. Eisenhower born?
- Dwight D. Eisenhower was born on 1890-10-14 (American).
- What is Dwight D. Eisenhower known for?
- Supreme Commander of Allied forces on D-Day; 34th US President
- What historical events involved Dwight D. Eisenhower?
- Dwight D. Eisenhower was involved in 15 recorded historical events, including Dwight Eisenhower marries Mary `Mamie' Geneva Doud in Denver, Colorado, US President FDR appoints General Eisenhower as Supreme Commander of the Allied Forces, D-Day: The Normandy Landings.
- When did Dwight D. Eisenhower die?
- Dwight D. Eisenhower died on 1969-03-28.