Key Facts
- Term
- 1953--1961
- Party
- Republican
- Vice President
- Richard Nixon
- First Lady
- Mamie Eisenhower
- Home State
- Kansas
- Born
- 1890
- Died
- 1969
Biography
Eisenhower was the Supreme Commander of Allied Forces in WWII before becoming president.
Key Events & Accomplishments
- Ended the Korean War (1953)
- Created the Interstate Highway System
- Sent federal troops to enforce desegregation in Little Rock (1957)
- Created NASA (1958)
- Warned about the "military-industrial complex"
Notable Quotes
“In the councils of government, we must guard against the acquisition of unwarranted influence, whether sought or unsought, by the military-industrial complex.”
Did You Know?
- Eisenhower's campaign slogan "I Like Ike" is one of the most famous in political history.