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Dwight D. Eisenhower Born
Dwight D. Eisenhower was born in Denison, Texas. He would serve as Supreme Allied Commander in World War II and as the 34th President, signing the Civil Rights Acts of 1957 and 1960 and establishing the interstate highway system.
Why It Matters
Eisenhower's leadership in both military and civilian life shaped the modern American infrastructure and advanced early federal civil rights enforcement.