Dwight D. Eisenhower |
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| Author:
| Alphin, Elaine Marie
Alphin, Arthur B. |
| Series title: | History Maker Bios Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-8225-1544-9 |
| Publication Date: | Jan 2005 |
| Publisher: | Lerner Publishing Group
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $18.95USD $26.60 |
Book Description:
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Dwight D. Eisenhower spent almost his entire lifetime serving his country. After attending West Point, he began a celebrated military career highlighted by becoming supreme commander of the European Allied forces during World War II, and a five star general. Following the war, his popularity soared. He commanded NATO forces before being easily elected as Americas 34th president. During his eight-year presidency, Eisenhower became the first American president to send U.S. troops into...
More DescriptionDwight D. Eisenhower spent almost his entire lifetime serving his country. After attending West Point, he began a celebrated military career highlighted by becoming supreme commander of the European Allied forces during World War II, and a five star general. Following the war, his popularity soared. He commanded NATO forces before being easily elected as Americas 34th president. During his eight-year presidency, Eisenhower became the first American president to send U.S. troops into Vietnam as advisers, began the space race, and dealt with ever-increasing civil rights issues. Through it all, Eisenhowers reputation for being patriotic and trustworthy ensured that he would be remembered as one of historys most popular leaders.