President Dwight D. Eisenhower

Born: October 14th, 1890

Term(s): January 20th, 1953- January 20th, 1961

Wife: Mamie Doud

Hometown: Denison, Texas

Religion: Presbyterianism

Party: Republican

Died: March 28th, 1969

Interesting Facts

Broke his leg playing football in college.

Had two sons, and four grandchildren. The eldest son died of scarlet fever in 1921, but the second son married and had four children.

His grandson David married Julie Nixon, the daughter of Dwight’s vice president, Richard Nixon.

Events

He married Mamie Doud on July 1st, 1916.

Became the 34th president of the United States on January 20th, 1953.

Stepped down from office after two terms of four years, on January 20th, 1961.

Died on March 28th, 1969, at the age of 78.

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