Interesting Facts
*Born: October 14, 1890, in Denison, Texas
*Died: March 28, 1969, in Washington D.C.
("Eisenhower, Dwight D." 1)
*Rose to the rank of General of the Army (five stars), a rank higher than was held by George Washington("Eisenhower, Dwight D." 1)
*During the 1953 election, Eisenhower became so popular, that the popular slogan of the time was "I like Ike". ("Dwight D. Eisenhower" 2)
*During Eisenhower's presidency in 1954, Congress added the phrase "Under God" to the pledge of allegiance. (Shi and Tindall 965)
*Born: October 14, 1890, in Denison, Texas
*Died: March 28, 1969, in Washington D.C.
("Eisenhower, Dwight D." 1)
*Rose to the rank of General of the Army (five stars), a rank higher than was held by George Washington("Eisenhower, Dwight D." 1)
*During the 1953 election, Eisenhower became so popular, that the popular slogan of the time was "I like Ike". ("Dwight D. Eisenhower" 2)
*During Eisenhower's presidency in 1954, Congress added the phrase "Under God" to the pledge of allegiance. (Shi and Tindall 965)