ABSTRACT
Born: October 14, 1890; Denison, Texas Died: March 28, 1969; Washington, D.C. Area of Achievement: Military affairs, government
and politics Contribution: During World War II, Eisenhower
served with distinction as Allied Commander for the invasions of North Africa, Italy, and France. He won the presidential elections of 1952 and 1956 and guided the country through eight years of peace and prosperity.
