Dwight D. Eisenhower "Little Ike"

Dwight David Eisenhower was an inspiring military leader, best-selling author, head of Columbia University, and President of the United States. As the top American general and later Allied Supreme Commander in the European theater, he directed Allied forces in World War II to victories in North Africa and Italy and successful D-Day invasion of France. Extraordinarily popular with both his soldiers and the American public, Eisenhower was twice elected to the presidency, where he produced 3 budget surpluses. Thought to be a lackluster and somewhat lazy President, Eisenhower is now thought of by most historians as one of the greatest Presidents in our history. During his tenure, Eisenhower created the Interstate Highway System, the St. Lawrence Seaway, and the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare (before the separate Department of Education was created in 1979).
Purpose: Learn more about Eisenhower's rise to the Presidency and his years in the White House
Facilitator: Steve Vesce (Guest Presenter - West Bay Club)