Dwight D. Eisenhower - Facts, Presidency & Accomplishments | HISTORY

Dwight D. Eisenhower Supreme Commander of the Allied Forces in Europe Before he was President, Dwight D. Eisenhower carried the weight of the free world on his shoulders. As Supreme Commander of the Allied Forces in Europe, he led millions into the most decisive battle of World War II. On D-Day, when failure was possible and fear was real, Eisenhower chose courage over comfort. He believed unity could defeat tyranny and that leadership meant responsibility, not glory. His message still echoes to

President Dwight Eisenhower Farewell Address

Discover the moment General George S. Patton told Eisenhower to attack the Soviet Union in May 1945 - and why Eisenhower refused to listen. Learn how Patton watched the Red Army brutalize Eastern Europe while Washington diplomats naively believed Stalin would honor his promises about free elections. See how Patton developed a detailed military plan to push Soviet forces out of Poland and Eastern Europe while the Red Army was exhausted and American forces were at peak strength. Watch as Eisenhowe