Dwight Eisenhower

Who was Dwight Eisenhower?

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Career Highlights

In office January 20, 1953 – January 20, 1961
Vice President	Richard Nixon

Born	David Dwight Eisenhower October 14, 1890 Denison, Texas

Died	March 28, 1969 (aged 78) Washington, D.C.

Political party	Republican

1st Supreme Allied Commander Europe
In office April 2, 1951 – May 30, 1952

16th Chief of Staff of the Army
In office November 19, 1945 – February 6, 1948

Military Governor of the U.S. Occupation Zone in Germany
In office May 8, 1945 – November 10, 1945

13th President of Columbia University
In office June 7, 1948 – January 19, 1953

Military service

Branch/service	United States Army
Years of service	1915–1953 1961–1969

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