Dwight D. Eisenhower
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Summary
Dwight D. Eisenhower was born in Denison[1]. He died in Washington, D.C.[2]. He worked as a politician[3], writer[4], military officer[5], statesperson[6], and military personnel[7]. He ranks in the top 0.054% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (112,308 views/month, #537 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Dwight D. Eisenhower Presidential Library, Museum and Boyhood Home[9]
- Father: David Jacob Eisenhower[10]
- Mother: Ida Stover Eisenhower[11]
- Spouse: Mamie Eisenhower[12]
- Child: Doud Eisenhower[13], John Eisenhower[14]
- Country of citizenship: United States[15]
- Native language: American English[16]
- Occupation: army officer[17]
- Field of work: politics of the United States[18]
- Position held: President of the United States[19], Chief of Staff of the United States Army[20], Supreme Allied Commander Europe[21], President-elect of the United States[22], president[23]
- Educated at: United States Military Academy[24], United States Army Command and General Staff College[25], United States Army War College[26], Abilene High School[27]
- Award received: Atoms for Peace Award[28], Companion of the Liberation[29], Grand Cross of the Order of the Oak Crown[30], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[31], Grand Cross of the Order of Wissam El Alaouite[32], Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[33], Order of Victory[34], Africa Star[35], Distinguished Service Medal[36], Mexican Border Service Medal[37], World War I Victory Medal[38], American Defense Service Medal[39], European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal[40], World War II Victory Medal[41]
- Religion or worldview: Mennonites[42], Jehovah's Witnesses[43], Presbyterianism[44]
- Sex or gender: male[45]
- Member of sports team: Army Black Knights football[46]
- Member of political party: Republican Party[47]
Product Details
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Type: Person[48]
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Country: US[49]
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Began / founded: 1890-10-14[50]
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Ended / dissolved: 1969-03-28[51]
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Community tags: politician[52]
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MusicBrainz ID: a5327141-b1a6-4229-b9e1-68a76a048693[53]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Dwight D. Eisenhower include USS Dwight D. Eisenhower[54], a supercarrier[55]; Eisenhower Executive Office Building[56], a building of public administration[57], in United States[58]; Eisenhower dollar[59], a coin type[60], in United States[61]; Fort Gordon[62], a human settlement[63], in United States[64]; Eisenhower principle[65], a principle[66]; Dwight D. Eisenhower Presidential Library, Museum and Boyhood Home[67], a library[68], in United States[69]; Eisenhower Doctrine[70]; and Mount Eisenhower[71].
Why It Matters
Dwight D. Eisenhower has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[72] He is known by 84 alternative names across languages and contexts.[73]
Works attributed to him include General Dwight D. Eisenhower's Order of the Day (1944)[74], a despatch[75]. Entities named for him include USS Dwight D. Eisenhower[54], a supercarrier[55]; Eisenhower Executive Office Building[56], a building of public administration[57], in United States[58]; Eisenhower dollar[59], a coin type[60], in United States[61]; Fort Gordon[62], a human settlement[63], in United States[64]; Eisenhower principle[65], a principle[66]; and Dwight D. Eisenhower Presidential Library, Museum and Boyhood Home[67], a library[68], in United States[69].
FAQs
Where was Dwight D. Eisenhower born?
Dwight D. Eisenhower's place of birth was Denison[1].
Where did Dwight D. Eisenhower die?
Dwight D. Eisenhower passed away in Washington, D.C.[2].
Who were Dwight D. Eisenhower's parents?
Dwight D. Eisenhower's father was David Jacob Eisenhower[10]. Dwight D. Eisenhower's mother was Ida Stover Eisenhower[11].
Who was Dwight D. Eisenhower married to?
Dwight D. Eisenhower's spouses include Mamie Eisenhower[12].
What did Dwight D. Eisenhower do for work?
Dwight D. Eisenhower worked as a politician[3], writer[4], military officer[5], statesperson[6], and military personnel[7].
Where did Dwight D. Eisenhower go to school?
Dwight D. Eisenhower was educated at United States Military Academy[24], United States Army Command and General Staff College[25], United States Army War College[26], and Abilene High School[27].
What awards did Dwight D. Eisenhower receive?
Honors received include Atoms for Peace Award[28], Companion of the Liberation[29], Grand Cross of the Order of the Oak Crown[30], and Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[31].