Dwight Esienhower

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Basic Information

• Born: October 14, 1890
• Died: March 28, 1969 
• He was Born in Texas but he was raised in Abilene, Kansas.
• Served in the military then became President of Columbia University 

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Election

• Elected November 4, 1952
• Served from January 20, 1953 to January 20, 1961
• He was a Republican 
• Dwight ran against Adlai Stevenson (Dwight won in a landslide)

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Accomplishments

• A truce brought an armed peace along the border of South Korea 
• Ordered complete desegregation of Armed Forces
• Developed "Atoms for Peace" program

Interesting Facts

• Graduated first in his class at Command & General Staff School 
• Was a 5- Star general
• The first president of 50 states 

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