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1952 – 1961
Eisenhower’s political career
1952
"I Like Ike" presidential election campaign commercial
"I Like Ike" animated television commercial for Republican presidential candidate Dwight D. Eisenhower, produced by Roy Disney and Citizens for Eisenhower during the 1952 U.S. presidential campaign.
January 21, 1953
Eisenhower taking the oath of office in Washington, D.C.
In an atmosphere of solemnity sparked by gaiety Dwight D. Eisenhower is inaugurated thirty-fourth president of the United States. A cheering throng of three-quarters of a million saw all or part of the colorful ceremonies.
1952
A letter from Congressman Walter H. Judd to the President Dwight D. Eisenhower offering assistance with the Asia (Formosa) situation, addressing misrepresentations by the press, and suggesting public support strategies. Judd references his own experience in the Far East and includes a sample of his answers to questions in an NBC interview. He also mentions an enclosed copy of a letter to Sir Winston Churchill discussing Britain's historical stance on similar issues.
1960
President Dwight D. Eisenhower with John F. Kennedy
January 17, 1961
Eisenhower says his farewell to the nation
This video is a recording of Eisenhower's farewell address, his last public speech as president.
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From military command to presidency
A visual retrospective of Eisenhower’s career
February 1944
World War II bonds poster of General Dwight D. Eisenhower holding a map and binoculars
To support the war effort at home, it was necessary for the US Government to sponsor war bonds. By purchasing war bonds, Americans helped defray the costs of financing the global conflict. Emphasising the need to contribute, post D-Day war bond posters depicted General Dwight D. Eisenhower and the embattled American soldiers in Europe.
In this World War II propaganda poster, General Dwight D. Eisenhower holdings a map and binoculars. Behind him troops, tanks, and aircraft engage in battle.
February 1944
The Allied Supreme Command
General Dwight D. Eisenhower, the commander of the Allied forces in Europe during World War II, appears in a photograph of the Allied Supreme Command. The Allied Supreme Command,
Sitting, from left: Arthur Tedder (1890 - 1967), General Dwight D Eisenhower (1890 - 1969) and Field Marshall Bernard L. Montgomery (1887 - 1976).,
Standing, from left: General Omar Bradley (1893 - 1981), Admiral Bertram Ramsey (1883 - 1945), Trafford Leigh-Mallory (1892 - 1945) and Walter Smith (1895 - 1961).
June 12, 1945
Dwight D. Eisenhower and Winston Churchill
Home again after a transatlantic flight in London and Paris, receiving the Medal of Liberation from General de Gaulle. General Dwight D. Eisenhower Eisenhower is greeted by his wife and by a million of his countrymen at Washington. In an army jeep, America's returning hero begins a tour through the capital city. Winning the highest praise of all of the United Nations for his brilliant military achievement, General Eisenhower now receives the heartfelt tribute of the United States.
General Eisenhower comes home
June 22, 1945
General Dwight D. Eisenhower in London with British Prime Minister Winston Churchill (1874 - 1965) having just received the Freedom of the City.
1915 – 1953
Eisenhower’s military career
July 26, 1945
President Harry S. Truman is seen conversing with General Dwight D. Eisenhower and General Doyle Hickey. Truman, dressed in a suit and hat, exudes a calm and authoritative presence, while Eisenhower and Hickey, in their military uniforms, engage with him attentively. The photograph reflects the close collaboration and leadership crucial to the Allied war effort. This moment underscores the strategic discussions and decisions that shaped the course of the war.
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