Eisenhower
[ahy-zuh n-hou-er]
- Dwight David,Ike, 1890–1969, U.S. general and statesman: Chief of Staff 1945–48; 34th president of the U.S. 1953–61.
- his wifeMamie Geneva Doud [doud] /daʊd/, 1896–1979, U.S. First Lady 1953–61.
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Examples from the Web for eisenhower
Contemporary Examples
Portraits of Lincoln and Eisenhower were removed from the offices of the Republican National Committee.
Ed Brooke: The Senate's Civil Rights Pioneer and Prophet of a Post-Racial AmericaJohn Avlon
January 4, 2015
President Eisenhower sent the 101st Airborne Division to force Faubus to admit the students to Central High School.
It is also the one worn by Presidents Eisenhower, Truman, and George W. Bush.
ALEC echoed the ideology of Charles Wilson, the first Defense Secretary in the Eisenhower administration.
They include signed photographs of Eisenhower and Field Marshal Montgomery, as well as paintings and a red leather despatch box.
Churchill’s Secret Treasures for Sale: A British PM’s Life on the Auction BlockTom Teodorczuk
December 8, 2014
Historical Examples
In the end the matter had to be taken to General Eisenhower for resolution.
Integration of the Armed Forces, 1940-1965Morris J. MacGregor, Jr.
I know perfectly well that General Eisenhower didn't say a word to you.
Dave Dawson at TrukRobert Sydney Bowen
Yes; Tippit's Eisenhower jacket, that's what we call them, was hanging on a hanger in the back of the car.
Warren Commission (7 of 26): Hearings Vol. VII (of 15)The President's Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy
From General Eisenhower and his associates, I have had friendly and understanding collaboration in this endeavor.
State of the Union Addresses of Harry S. TrumanHarry S. Truman
General Eisenhower has faced this period of trial with admirable calm and resolution and with steadily increasing success.
State of the Union Addresses of Franklin D. RooseveltFranklin D. Roosevelt
Eisenhower
- Dwight David, known as Ike. 1890–1969, US general and Republican statesman; Supreme Commander of the Allied Expeditionary Force (1943–45) and 34th president of the US (1953–61). He commanded Allied forces in Europe and North Africa (1942), directed the invasion of Italy (1943), and was Supreme Commander of the combined land forces of NATO (1950–52)
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Word Origin and History for eisenhower
Eisenhower
surname, from German Eisenhauer, literally "iron-cutter, iron-hewer," "perhaps based on Fr. Taillefer" [George F. Jones, "German-American Names," 3rd ed., 2006].
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