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Susan Eisenhower examined her grandfather Dwight Eisenhower’s leadership style and the important decisions he made during his presidency. This was a virtual event hosted by the Commonwealth…

Using excerpts from President Richard Nixon’s eulogy, this film documents the funeral services of former President Dwight D. Eisenhower. He died on March 28, 1969. The film includes scenes of the…

This biographical film was produced by Dwight D. Eisenhower’s 1952 presidential campaign and features his accomplishments during World War II and his role in the formation of NATO. This…

This U.S. Army “Big Picture” episode traces the military career of Gen. Dwight Eisenhower, from West Point to World War I, to his role as Supreme Allied Commander in World War II, and finally his efforts in organizing…

This National Council for the Social Studies film covers significant events during the eight years of the Dwight D. Eisenhower administration. Designed for use in the classroom, the…

General Eisenhower accepted the 1952 Republican Presidential Nomination.

This short biography concentrates primarily on Dwight Eisenhower’s activities after World War II, and concludes with a portion of his first State of the Union address. The fledgling U.S.…

Louis Galambos, editor of The Papers of Dwight David Eisenhower, talked about the evolution of Ike’s leadership style from a West Point cadet to president of the United States. The Kansas…

Senator Pat Roberts talked about the opening of the Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial in Washington, D.C., later that day.

University of Virginia Professor William Hitchcock talked about his book, The Age of Eisenhower: America and the World in the 1950s. Later, Mr. Hitchcock spoke with former ABC News White House…

Marilyn Holt and Edith Mayo talked about the life and influence of first lady Mamie Eisenhower and responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Topics included the perception of Mamie Eisenhower as an icon of…

Senator Pat Roberts (R-KS) spoke by phone about the status of the opening of the Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial in Washington, D.C.

Senator Pat Roberts (R-KS), who chairs the Eisenhower Memorial Commission, spoke about the new memorial to the 34th president.

Jeremy Black talked about the role of President Dwight D. Eisenhower during the Cold War. He argued that the origins of the Cold War date back to World War I and challenged some general…

Historian David Mills discussed the World War II military partnership between the U.S. Army’s chief of staff George Marshall and General Dwight D. Eisenhower and examined their tactical…

President Dwight Eisenhower’s address to the nation on September, 24, 1957 and his October 3 news conference about ordering Federal troops to Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas. John…

Susan Eisenhower talked about her grandfather Dwight D. Eisenhower and his leadership skills. Her remarks were part of an all-day symposium commemorating the 75th anniversary of D-Day,…

Journalist Peter Shinkle recalled the life of President Eisenhower’s National Security advisor Robert “Bobby” Cutler. The author, the great-nephew of Robert Cutler, mined the late government…

University of Virginia history professor William Hitchcock recalled the presidency of Dwight Eisenhower.

Dean Emeritus of New York Law School James Simon examined the strained relationship between President Dwight Eisenhower and Supreme Court Chief Justice Earl Warren.