Early Life
What were Eisenhower's parents names?
David and Ida
What was Eisenhower's upbringing?
Eisenhower grew up working hard, his parents taught him and his many brothers discipline and responsibility
Who was the vice president?
Richard Nixon
What political party did Eisenhower belong to?
Republican Party
What is the most popular color?
Blue
What was Eisenhower's wife's name?
Mamie Eisenhower
Eisenhower was the leader of the allied forces during what event?
D-Day
What 3 major world events did Eisenhower impact?
World War ll, Korean war, and the Cold War
How many terms did Eisenhower serve?
2 full terms
Which animal has the most teeth?
Slugs
What was Eisenhower's religion?
Presbyterian
What accomplishment helped travel?
Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1956
Name 3 Foreign Policies
The Eisenhower Doctrine, containment of communism, and strengthening NATO
What was Eisenhower's slogan?
"I Like Ike"
What percent of Americans own a dog?
45.5%
What were the names of Eisenhower's sons and which one died from Scarlet Fever?
Doud and John; Doud
Which university was Eisenhower president of?
Columbia University
How did Eisenhower impact the future?
Eisenhower improved transportation, he created NASA, and he created the National Defense Education Act
What did Eisenhower believe and value?
Fiscal responsibility, stopping communism, peace and improving infrastructure
What was the Eiffel tower known as before it got it's name?
300-meter tower
How many siblings did Eisenhower have and what were their names?
6 brothers; Arthur, Edgar, Roy, Paul, Earl, and Milton
The signing of what helped protect African Americans' voting rights?
Civil Rights Act of 1957
Name 3 domestic policies
Federal Aid Highway Act of 1956, modern republicanism, and enforcing desegregation by sending troops to Little Rock
In what 2 ways did Eisenhower run his campaign?
Whistle-Stop campaigns and appeared in television ads
Who has won the most Gold medals in the Olympics?
Micheal Phelps