Dwight D. Eisenhower

Born

October 14, 1890

Died

March 28, 1969 (aged 78)

Known as

politician, writer, military officer, statesperson, military personnel, army officer

Dwight David "Ike" Eisenhower was the 34th president of the United States, serving from 1953 to 1961. In his previous military career, he commanded the Allied Expeditionary Force during World War II, including in Operation Torch in North Africa and Operation Overlord on D-Day in Normandy. For his distinguished service in the U.S. Army, Eisenhower was honored with the five-star rank of General of the Army.

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