born: Oct 14, 1890 in Denison, Texas. died: March 28, 1969 in Washington DC. He served in the Philippines 1935-1939 with Douglas MacArthur. In 1942 he commanded the allied forces in North Africa and later that year became Supreme Commander in Europe. He led the Normandy Invasion in 1944. He served as President 1953-1961. He considered himself a moderate. He sent troops to Little Rock, Arkansas in September 1957 during the segregation crisis. Vice President: Richard Nixon Wife: Mamie Geneva Doud 1896-1979
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