Famous Generals - Eisenhower
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 finall…
544 viewsThis 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 finall…
544 viewsHistorian Richard Striner, author of Ike in Love and War, talked about the personal life and career of Dwight D. Eisenhower, covering everything from his upbringing and military service to h…
581 viewsPresidents Harry Truman and Dwight Eisenhower both presided over the early years of the Cold War. This selection of their speeches included Mr. Truman’s 1949 inaugural address, and Ike’s 195…
514 viewsUsing 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 o…
614 viewsDavid Eisenhower, grandson of President Eisenhower, talked about his grandfather’s leadership during World War II as a general in the Army. He talked with Brian Hauenstein, grandson of Colon…
609 viewsPresident Franklin Roosevelt elevated Dwight Eisenhower to lead the D-Day invasion, and the victorious World War II general later succeeded him in the Oval Office. The directors of the Roose…
731 viewsThis 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 four…
709 viewsPresident Dwight Eisenhower’s grandson, David, talked about Ike’s leadership in the military and as president - and about the forces that shaped him. Mr. Eisenhower is the author of Going Ho…
553 viewsJim Remar, of the Cosmosphere Center and Space Museum, recounted NASA’s creation during the 1950s, the Eisenhower administration’s role, and the early days of the space race. The Eisenhower …
262 viewsHarry S. Truman and Dwight D. Eisenhower grew up within 180 miles of each other in America’s heartland. But these two-term presidents and one-time allies diverged politically during the cont…
501 viewsDwight D. Eisenhower engaged in diplomatic and peacemaking efforts throughout his military career and presidency. This was the focus of a program featuring curatorial team members Troy Elkin…
215 viewsGeneral Dwight D. Eisenhower ordered that the horrors of the Holocaust be documented as World War II came to an end, determined that the evidence be preserved for future generations. It was …
1,736 viewsThis 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 document…
1,447 viewsDwight D. Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum director Dawn Hammatt gave a virtual tour of the facility in Abilene, Kansas. The museum showcases the legacy of the nation’s 34th presid…
422 viewsJames Worthen talked about President Eisenhower’s treasury and defense secretaries, and how their personalities and styles influenced administration policies. Both men -- one with no governm…
171 viewsDwight D. Eisenhower, a Republican and the former Supreme Allied Commander in Europe during World War II, was sworn in as the 34th president of the United States on January 20, 1953. This pr…
4,766 viewsNewsreel coverage of the second inauguration of President Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1957 . The video features highlights of President Eisenhower’s second inauguration.
7,935 viewsPresident Dwight Eisenhower spoke to the nation in a farewell address. The address, sometimes referred to as the "Military-Industrial Complex Speech", is considered by some to be one of the …
111,219 viewsSusan 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 …
936 viewsAmerican History TV toured the new Frank Gehry designed park and memorial to the 34th president, Dwight David Eisenhower, which occupies a four-acre location near the U.S. Capitol and the Sm…
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