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Also Known As	Dwight David Eisenhower • David Dwight Eisenhhower
Born	October 14, 1890 • Denison • Texas
Died	March 28, 1969 (aged 78) • Washington, D.C. • United States
Title / Office	presidency of the United States of America (1953-1961), United States
Political Affiliation	Republican Party
Notable Works	Atoms for Peace speech • “Crusade in Europe”
Notable Family Members	spouse Mamie Eisenhower
Role In	Battle of the Bulge • Eisenhower Doctrine • Korean War • Normandy Invasion • North Africa campaigns • U-2 Incident • Western Front • World War II • National Defense Education Act • New Look

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