Dwight D. Eisenhower


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	Dwight D. Eisenhower

	Dwight D. Eisenhower (1890–1969) was a general during World War II and the 34th president of the United States. Eisenhower garnered enormous popularity as a military leader and for his genial public image, and he easily won the presidential election in 1952. He emphasized compromise and stability during his two terms, ending the Korean War in 1953 and pursuing a policy of containment, while increasing America's nuclear arsenal. On the domestic front, Eisenhower championed capitalism and industry through programs such as the Interstate Highway Program, which provided federal funding to expand the nation's highway system. Dwight D. Eisenhower (1890–1969), 34th president of the United States, previously a general during World War II. As the Republican nominee for president in 1952, Eisenhower rode to easy victory on his genial public image and esteemed military reputation. During his two terms as president he stressed compromise and stability. He oversaw the ending of the Korean War in 1953, pursued a policy of containment with respect to communism, and increased the U.S. nuclear arsenal. Domestically, Eisenhower promoted industry and economic growth. The Interstate Highway System, which provides funding to expand the nation's highway system, was established during his administration. Eisenhower served as president of Columbia University from 1948 to 1950. Content excerpted from America Since 1945: The Stable Fifties, with Alan Brinkley.