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Eisenhower's close friend, investment dealer Clifford Roberts, referred to "Citizens for Eisenhower" as a name under which "all the mavericks can gather". [54] The "Ike for President" political advertisement by the Citizens for Eisenhower committee. Republican admirers coined the phrase "I Like Ike" (referring to Eisenhower's nickname, "Ike"). [55]
Dwight David Eisenhower [a] (born David Dwight Eisenhower; October 14, 1890 – March 28, 1969), also known by his nickname Ike, was the 34th president of the United States, serving from 1953 to 1961.
Eleanor Roosevelt to Harry Truman, upon Truman learning President Franklin D. Roosevelt had died. Truman had asked Mrs. Roosevelt on hearing the news, "Is there anything I can do for you?" "The buck stops here", paperweight on the desk of Harry Truman. "I like Ike", campaign slogan for President Dwight D. Eisenhower. [8]
The American Cincinnatus: [1] Like the famous Roman, he won a war, then became a private citizen instead of seeking power or riches as a reward. He became the first president general of the Society of the Cincinnati, formed by Revolutionary War officers who also "declined offers of power and position to return to his home and plough".
Eisenhower's defense policies, based around a high-technology strategy, played a significant role in expanding the size of the defense research industry. [3] The recent presidential election had resulted in the election of John F. Kennedy , and the oldest American president in a century [ 5 ] was about to hand the reins of power to the youngest ...
You may have heard famous quotes like Franklin D. Roosevelt's maxim "The only thing to fear is fear itself," or Calvin Coolidge's motivational saying, “Nothing in the world can take the place of ...
The former congressman and secretary of state is no Dwight D. Eisenhower. He’s not even a Bob Dole. | Opinion America really liked Ike, so will Mike Pompeo be the next president from Kansas?
Tony winner John Rubinstein stars in Richard Hellesen's biographical drama "Eisenhower: This Piece of Ground," a Theatre West and New L.A. Repertory presentation at the Hudson MainStage Theatre.