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Dwight D. Eisenhower: A Resource Guide

Dwight D. Eisenhower, Supreme Commander of the Allied Expeditionary Forces in World War II, served as the thirty-fourth president of the United States (1953-61). This guide provides access to digital materials, external websites, and a print bibliography.

Introduction

The digital collections of the Library of Congress contain a variety of material associated with Dwight D. Eisenhower. One of America's greatest military generals, Eisenhower served as the Supreme Commander of the Allied Expeditionary Forces during World War II, commanding allied troops during the D-Day invasion. In 1952, he was elected the thirty-fourth president of the United States (1953-61) on the Republican ticket, serving two terms in office.

This resource guide compiles links to digital materials related to Eisenhower such as manuscripts, government documents, newspaper articles, films, and images that are available throughout the Library of Congress website. In addition, it provides links to external websites focusing on Eisenhower and a bibliography containing selected works for both a general audience and younger readers.