Eisenhower

American  

[ahy-zuhn-hou-er] / ˈaɪ zənˌhaʊ ər /

noun

1. Dwight David, Ike, 1890–1969, U.S. general and statesman: Chief of Staff 1945–48; 34th president of the U.S. 1953–61.

2. his wife Mamie Geneva Doud 1896–1979, U.S. First Lady 1953–61.

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Eisenhower British  

/ ˈaɪzənˌhaʊə /

noun

1. 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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Example Sentences

Scholars have demonstrated that political leaders like Eisenhower and religious figures, such as the increasingly popular evangelist Billy Graham, all stressed the importance of strong religious faith.

From Salon • Jun. 29, 2026

Having successfully predicted the Eisenhower recession, Greenspan advised Richard Nixon during his successful presidential election campaign in 1968.

From BBC • Jun. 22, 2026

In other areas of the city, preservationists have successfully delayed the president’s bid to paint over the natural gray granite of the Eisenhower Executive Office Building.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

Eisenhower had an instinct for creating a cooperative spirit and came across as a cheerful and broadminded commander.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

President Eisenhower had invited the Soviet leader to America.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin