Dwight D. Eisenhower Important Moments By BROOKIE430 Oct 14, 1890 David Dwight Eisenhower was born Jun 1, 1911 Enrolled in Westpoint Military Academy Jun 1, 1915 Graduated from West Point Military Academy Jul 1, 1916 Married Mamie Doud Jun 23, 1942 Named Commanding General of U.S forces in the European Theater of Operations Dec 22, 1943 Named Supreme Commander of the Allied Expeditionary Force in Europe Jun 6, 1944 Organized the Allied invasion of Europe. Normandy, D-Day Dec 20, 1944 Promoted to General of Army 2nd highest ranking in military Dec 1, 1950 Named supreme commander of NATO forces in Europe. Nov 4, 1952 Elected President of the United States. Nov 7, 1956 Reelected President of the United States Jan 17, 1961 Presidency Ended Retired to farm in Gettysburg, PA Mar 28, 1969 Dwight D. Eisenhower Dies
