Dwight D. Eisenhower

Dwight David Eisenhower (October 14, 1890 – March 28, 1969, popularly known as "Ike") was an American soldier and politician. As a Republican he was elected the 34th President of the United States (1953–1961). During World War II he served as Supreme Commander of the Allied forces in Europe with the rank of General of the Army, and in 1949 became the first Supreme Commander of NATO.