PRESIDENT DWIGHT DAVID EISENHOWER

34th President of the United States (January 20, 1953 to January 20, 1961) Nickname: "Ike" Born: October 14, 1890, in Denison, Texas Died: March 28, 1969, in Washington, D.C. Father: David Jacob Eisenhower Mother: Ida Elizabeth Stover Eisenhower Married: Mary "Mamie" Geneva Doud (1896-1979), on July 1, 1916 Children: Doud Dwight Eisenhower (1917-21); John Sheldon Doud Eisenhower (1923- ) Religion: Presbyterian Education: Graduated from U.S. Military Academy, West Point, N.Y. (1915) Occupation: Soldier Political Party: Republican Other Government Positions: None Presidential Salary: $100,000/year + $50,000 expense account Points of Interest: Eisenhower was one of two Presidents born in Texas. He was born in Denison, Texas on October 14, 1890. He was the first President born in Texas. He played football in college and was injured trying to tackle Jim Thorpe. He was on West Point's team but was forced to quit the team due to a knee injury. Dwight Eisenhower was the first nominee to travel by airplane while campaigning. Eisenhower was the only president who was a licensed pilot, and he initiated the use of Air Force One. Dwight Eisenhower was the only President who served in WWI and WWII. Dwight Eisenhower was the first president to be baptized after taking office. Ike was the first President over 49 and later 50 states. He was the first President to fly in a helicopter. Ike was the first President to submerged in an atomic-powered submarine. (Sept. 26, 1957)

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