Dwight David Eisenhower
Full Name: Dwight David Eisenhower
Born: October 14, 1890
Place of Birth: Denison, Texas
Ancestry: Swiss - German
Father: David Jacob Eisenhower (1863 - 1942)
Mother: Ida Elizabeth Stover Eisenhower (1862 - 1946)
First Lady: Mary "Mamie" Geneva Doud Eisenhower
Children: Two; Doud Dwight and John Sheldon
Pet(s): Heidi, a Weimaraner
Education: Graduated from West Point Military Academy
Religion: Presbyterian
Occupation: Military Commander
Military Service: General in the U.S. Army
Political Party: Republican
Offices Held: None
Age at Inauguration: 63
Terms Served: Two; (1953 - 1957), (1957 - 1961)
Vice Presidents: Richard M. Nixon
Campaign Slogans: I Like Ike. Peace and Prosperity.
States Admitted: Alaska, Hawaii
Sport or Hobby: Bridge, Fishing, Golfing, Painting, Hunting
Nickname: Ike
Died: March 28, 1969
Place of Death: Washington, D.C.
Cause of Death: Congestive Heart Failure
Interesting Facts:
First President of all 50 States.
First President to apper on color television.
Ike was a wonderful chef.
He carried three coins in his pocket for luck.