On This Day In History, April 7th, 1954 US President Dwight D. Eisenhower in a news conference is first to voice fear of a "domino-effect" of communism in Indo-China
Profession: 34th US President & WWII General
Nationality: United States of America
American
Political Party: Republican Republican Party
Political Titles: 1st Supreme Allied Commander Europe
Presidential Term: January 20, 1953 - January 20, 1961
Preceded By: Harry Truman
Succeeded By: John F. Kennedy
Why Famous: During World War II, Eisenhower was the Supreme Commander of the Allied Expeditionary Forces. In this position, he oversaw all Allied operations in Europe, including Operation Torch in North Africa, the D-Day landings in 1944, and the eventual invasion and occupation of Germany itself.
Eisenhower assumed the presidency in 1953. Domestically the United States experienced a period of economic expansion and prosperity previously unseen as the economy adjusted to the post-war environment. This included the construction of the Interstate Highway System. To combat segregation he sent federal troops to enforce the desegregation of Little Rock in Arkansas.
The Korean War came to a conclusion with an armistice in the first months of his presidency, and much of his time was spent managing increasingly dangerous relations with the Soviet Union as the Cold War reached its height.
Born: October 14, 1890
Birthplace: Denison, Texas, USA
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Libra
Died: March 28, 1969 (aged 78)
Cause of Death: Congestive heart failure
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