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Birthplace Of Dwight D. Eisenhower
(Lamar Avenue and Day Streets, Denison)

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Thirty-fourth President of the United States; born here Oct. 14, 1890, third son of David J. and Ida Elizabeth Stover Eisenhower.

Dwight Eisenhower graduated from the US Military Academy, 1915; in 1943, during World War II was appointed commanding General of Allied Forces in Europe; Served as President of Columbia University, 1948-1952; was President of the United States 1953-1961; active elder statesman later