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Dwight D. Eisenhower

Dwight D. Eisenhower was an American military officer and politician who served as the 34th President of the United States from 1953 to 1961. Before his presidency, he was a five-star general in the U.S. Army and played a crucial role in World War II, notably as the Supreme Commander of Allied Forces in Europe, overseeing the D-Day invasion. As president, he focused on containing communism during the Cold War, promoting economic prosperity, and implementing the Interstate Highway System. Eisenhower is remembered for his leadership style and significant contributions to both military strategy and domestic policy.