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    Dwight D. Eisenhower was a US Army general and politician who served as the 34th President of the United States. He was born in 1890 in Texas and Kansas, had a happy childhood, and attended West Point where he eventually became a military leader. As president, he established Hawaii and Alaska as states, supported the Interstate Highway System, and formed NASA. He is remembered for his leadership, optimism, and focus on decisions that benefited people in the long run.

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    Dwight D. Eisenhower was a US Army general and politician who served as the 34th President of the United States. He was born in 1890 in Texas and Kansas, had a happy childhood, and attended West Point where he eventually became a military leader. As president, he established Hawaii and Alaska as states, supported the Interstate Highway System, and formed NASA. He is remembered for his leadership, optimism, and focus on decisions that benefited people in the long run.

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    Biographical Chart: Eisenhower

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    Dwight D. Eisenhower

    Lifespan: October 14th, 1890- March 28th, 1969


    Early Family Background and Created Family Structure
    moved between Kansas & Texas as a child
    father cleaned railroad tracks for a living
    brother died when he was 10 months old from diphtheria
    had a fairly happy childhood
    attended Abilene High School
    played football & baseball
    after HS graduation worked with family at Belle Springs Creamery & as a
    firefighter
    earned money to pay for younger brothers college tuition
    his brother eventually did the same thing for him
    1911: got into West Point
    graduated and became second lieutenant
    had leadership in military that eventually led him to presidency
    Personality Characteristics and Areas of Aptitude, Talent, and Interest
    athletic
    optimism
    morale
    hard-working
    planning
    execution
    vision
    journalism
    Major Career/Professional Events and Accomplishments
    served as US Army Chief of Staff
    first Supreme Allied Commander of NATO
    led Operation Torch
    served 2 terms as President
    established Hawaii & Alaska as states
    supported creation of Interstate Highway System
    set up permanent Civil Rights Commission
    formed NASA
    Personal Life Themes/Beliefs
    do what will benefit people in the long run

    Selected Quotations
    leadership is the art of getting someone else to do something that you
    want done because they want to do it.
    Awards and Recognition
    various US service medals
    Legion of Merit
    Navy Distinguished Service Medal
    Army Distinguished Service Medal
    MOMA honorary member for life
    Civitan Internationals World Citizenship Award
    Gallups list of most widely admired people of the 20th century
    Lifetime achievement in Golf Hall of Fame

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