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Dwight David Eisenhower

Dwight David "Ike" Eisenhower (born David Dwight Eisenhower on October 14, 1890 – March 28, 1969) was an American soldier and politician, who served as the thirty-fourth President of the United States (1953-1961). During World War II, he served as Supreme Commander of the Allied forces in Europe, with responsibility for planning and supervising the successful invasion of France and Germany in 1944-45. In 1949 he became the first supreme commander of NATO. As a Republican, he was elected the 34th President of the United States (1953–1961), serving for two terms. As President he ended the Korean War, kept up the pressure on the Soviet Union during the Cold War, re-oriented the defense budget toward nuclear weapons, launched the space race, enlarged the Social Security program, and began building the interstate highway system.

2007-01-03 12:39:16 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1 2

Dwight D. Eisenhower was the 34th president

2007-01-03 12:39:27 · answer #2 · answered by Cat 3 · 1 1

Dwight D. Eisenhower had the 34th presidency, but he was only the 33rd person to hold office. This is because Grover Cleveland served two non-consecutive terms, so in many lists he is counted as both 22nd and 24th president.

2007-01-03 12:49:32 · answer #3 · answered by G Money 2 · 0 1

34. Dwight David Eisenhower - 1953 - 1961

2007-01-03 12:43:35 · answer #4 · answered by Vagabond5879 7 · 0 0

Dwight D. Eisenhower

2007-01-03 12:39:56 · answer #5 · answered by WC 7 · 1 1

Eisenhower

2007-01-03 12:39:35 · answer #6 · answered by Tapestry6 7 · 1 0

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