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Eisenhower

Eisenhower refers primarily to Dwight D. Eisenhower, the 34th President of the United States from 1953 to 1961, and a key military leader during World War II. He was born in 1890 and served as the Supreme Commander of Allied Expeditionary Forces in Europe, overseeing major operations like the D-Day invasion. As president, he promoted policies of containment during the Cold War, the establishment of the Interstate Highway System, and the expansion of Social Security. Eisenhower is often remembered for his moderate approach and emphasis on international diplomacy, as well as his warning against the military-industrial complex in his farewell address.