John Eisenhower
John Sheldon Doud Eisenhower (/ˈaɪzənhaʊər/; August 3, 1922 – December 21, 2013) was an American historian and politician. He was the younger son of President Dwight D. Eisenhower and his wife Mamie.
John Eisenhower | |
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| File:John Eisenhower on USS Eisenhower.jpeg Eisenhower on the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1990 | |
| 45th United States Ambassador to Belgium | |
| In office May 14, 1969 – September 28, 1971 | |
| President | Richard Nixon |
| Preceded by | Ridgway B. Knight |
| Succeeded by | Robert Strausz-Hupe |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 3, 1922 Denver, Colorado |
| Died | December 21, 2013 (aged 91) Trappe, Maryland |
| Political party | None/Independent |
| Spouse(s) | Barbara Jean Thompson (m. 1947–1986; divorced) Joanne Thompson (m. 1988–2013, his death) |
| Relations | Dwight D. Eisenhower – father Mamie Eisenhower – mother Doud Eisenhower – brother |
| Children | 4 (all by Barbara Thompson) |
| Alma mater | U.S. Military Academy |
| Profession | Diplomat, Brigadier General, Author |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1944–1963 (active), 1963–1974 (Reserves) |
| Rank | Brigadier General |
| Battles/wars | World War II Korean War |
Eisenhower was born at Denver Health Medical Center in Denver, Colorado. He was raised in Baltimore, Maryland and in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Eisenhower was of Swedish and German descent.
He was a Brigadier General in the United States Army. He served during World War II and the Korean War. Eisenhower wrote several books on military history. He also served as the U.S. Ambassador to Belgium from 1969 to 1971.
Until his death on December 21, 2013, Eisenhower was the oldest living child of a former U.S. president.[1] Eisenhower died at Trappe, Maryland, from natural causes. He was aged 91.[2]
John Eisenhower Media
- President Dwight D. Eisenhower State Visit to Italy (01).jpg
Eisenhower with his father and wife (left) and Pope John XXIII in 1959.
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Combat Infantryman Badge
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USAAF Glider Badge
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Rank insignia for a Second lieutenant (US)
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US military insignia, Pay Grade: O-2, NATO Equivalent: OF-1
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Captain rank insignia for the United States Army, Air Force, and Marine Corps.
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US military insignia, Pay Grade: O-2, NATO Equivalent: OF-1
- US-O3 insignia.svg
Captain rank insignia for the United States Army, Air Force, and Marine Corps.
Major rank insignia for the United States Army, Air Force, and Marine Corps.
Major rank insignia for the United States Army, Air Force, and Marine Corps.
References
Other websites
- John Eisenhower on IMDb
- John Eisenhower – Internet Accuracy Project
- Booknotes interview with Eisenhower on Agent of Destiny: The Life and Times of General Winfield Scott, April 19, 1998. Archived March 19, 2016, at the Wayback Machine
