By: Christopher & Isaac Dwight D. Eisenhower www.historyplace.com/.../ docs-pix/oct-ike.htm By: Christopher & Isaac
Table of Contents Childhood Adult Life Career Final Years Once you’re finished reading the links, click to take a test!!! Take Test
Childhood Dwight David Eisenhower was born on October 14, 1890 in Denison, Texas. He was the third brother of seven brothers. Dwight liked to play football. At one football game someone grabbed his leg which made him trip. When the doctor inspected his leg it had been seriously injured. They told him he could never play football again. www.eisenhower.archives.gov/.../ 72947.html
Adult Life Eisenhower decided to join the U.S. Army, even though the doctor said his leg would stop him from being a good soldier. After he been in the army awhile, the country entered World War II. The U.S. entered the war when the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor. Eisenhower worked his way up to Supreme Commander. The war with Japan ended on August 6, 1945 because the U.S. dropped the atomic bomb. www.eisenhower.archives.gov/.../ 72947.html
Career Many years after the war ended, Eisenhower ran for President. He won the election. He was married to Mamie Genevain. They later had 2 kids named Doug and Sheldon Eisenhower. Dwight D. Eisenhower was the 34th President, from 1953-1961. www.eisenhower.archives.gov/.../ 72947.html
Final Years He retired to his Kentucky farm. There he had two mild heart attacks. Then at Washington Hospital, he suffered three more heart attacks, which made him very ill. Then on March 28,1969 he died of heart failure. He was buried in Abilene, Kansas. He died at the age of 79. www.eisenhower.archives.gov/.../ 72947.html
When was Dwight D. born? A. He was born on November 14, 1890 B. He was born on October 14, 1890 C. He was born on December 21, 1890 D. He was born on October 14, 1880
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Where was Dwight D. born? A. He was born in Denison, Texas B. He was born in Austin, Texas C. He was born in Houston, Texas D. He was born in Washington D.C.
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What sport did Dwight D. play as a child? A. He played basketball B. He played soccer C. He played football D. He played baseball
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After Dwight D. broke his leg, what did he join? A. He joined the baseball team B. He joined the U.S. Army C. He joined the Confederate Army D. He joined the Air Force
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Because of the injured leg, what was Dwight D Because of the injured leg, what was Dwight D. told that would not be good at? A. A good worker B. A good soldier C. A good role model D. A good football player
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What was Dwight D.’s career? A. He was President B. He was a lawyer C. He was a babysitter D. He was dog catcher
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What years did he serve as president? B. 1952-1960 C. 1853-1961 D. 1953-1961
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When did Dwight D. die? A. March 28, 1969 B. March 18, 1969 C. October 14, 1890 D. October 19, 1969
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Where was Dwight D. buried ? (His memorial is also here) A. Washington D.C. B. Mexico C. New York D. Kansas
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Points to Ponder What was the most important contribution Dwight D. Eisenhower made to the U.S.? What do you think the reason was that Dwight D. Eisenhower joined the army after doctors stated he would not make a good soldier?
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