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Dwight D. Eisenhower served as president from 1953 to 1961. He had a military career leading up to the presidency, serving as Supreme Commander of Allied forces in Europe during World War 2 and later as Supreme Commander of NATO. Eisenhower also had health issues during his presidency including smoking heavily earlier in life, Crohn's disease, and a stroke in 1957. He enjoyed golf and spent significant time on the golf course while president.
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- 2. Eisenhower Bio • Born in Denison, TX • Moved to Abilene, KS at the age of 3. • Enrolled at West Point • Officer Training (1st) • Supreme Commander of D- Day Invasion (1944) • Supreme Commander of NATO (1949) • President of Columbia University (1948-1953)
- 3. Eisenhower Bio (cont.) • Health Issues? • Used to smoke 4 packs/day • Crohn’s Disease-1956 • Stroke-1957 • Excellent athlete, once tackled Jim Thorpe • Moved 35 times in 35 years! • Spent a lot of time on the golf course! • Almost ran for President in 1948 for the Democrats
- 4. White House Putting Green
- 5. The Eisenhower Tree-17 th Hole
- 6. Ike before the Normandy Invasion
- 7. Election of 1952/1956 • Ran against Adlai Stevenson (D, Illinois) • The General vs. the Egghead • Ran on the campaign, “Korea, Communism, & Corruption” • Promised that if elected he would go to Korea • Nominated Richard Nixon as VP
- 10. Election of 1956