Dwight David Eisenhower 34th president served 8 years from 1953 - 1961

Birth

Oct 14, 1890

Dwight D. Eisenhower. biography On October 14, 1890 Dwight was born in Denison, Texas, to David Jacob Eisenhower and Ida Elizabeth Stover Eisenhower.

Graduation

Jun 1, 1915

Dwight D. Eisenhower. biography On June 1, 1915, Dwight graduated from the U.S. Military Academy in West Point, GA.

Married

Jul 1, 1916

Dwight D. Eisenhower. biography On July 1, 1916, Dwight was married to Mamie Geneva Doud. They met while he was stationed in Texas and married nine months later.

U.S. Army Chief of Staff

Nov 1, 1945

Dwight D. Eisenhower (1890-1969) 34th President of the United States (1953-1961) and General of the Army On November 1, 1945, Dwight was appointed U.S Army Chief of Staff.

Became an Allied Commander

Dec 19, 1950

The North Atlantic Council appoints General Dwight D. Eisenhower to be the first Supreme Allied Commander Europe On December 19, 1950, Dwight D. Eisenhower was appointed to First Sumpreme Allied Commander of NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization).

Beginning of presidency

Jan 20, 1953

Dwight D. Eisenhower (1890-1969) 34th President of the United States (1953-1961) and General of the ArmyOn January 20, 1953, Dwight D. Eisenhower took office and became the 34th president of the United States.

Re-Election

Nov 6, 1956

Dwight D. Eisenhower. biography On November 6, 1956, Dwight D. Eisenhower was Re-elected for president of the United States.

Authorize creation of NASA

Jul 29, 1958

The Early History and Development of theNational Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) On July 29, 1958, Dwight D. Eisenhower, authorized the creation of NASA.

Ending of presidency

Jan 20, 1961

Dwight D. Eisenhower. biography On January 20, 1961, Eisenhower retired to a farmhouse in Gettysburg with his wife, Mamie

Death

Mar 28, 1969

Dwight D. Eisenhower. biography On March 28, 1969, Dwight died at the Walter Reed Army Hospital in Washington D.C., after suffering a long heart related illness.