Eisenhower

Author: Vince Ailey
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Publish Date: 2004-01-01
Features: General of the Army Eisenhower was the supreme commander of the Allied Forces during World War II. He successfully commanded the Normandy Landings, turning the tide of the European battlefield. After the war, he served as the president of Columbia University and was elected president of the United States for two consecutive terms, becoming the only president in American history to hold military, political, and educational honors. He was called by President Nixon as "a man of war, a man of peace, and a man of the American people." Most of the book is dedicated to describing Eisenhower's actions, thoughts, and reflections during World War II, while his post-war experiences are described relatively less. Of course, this does not mean neglecting his post-war experiences, but rather the author believes that this is the only way to highlight Eisenhower's vivid image during World War II.