On March 28th, 1969, Major General Dwight D. Eisenhower passed away at age 78. The Kansas native is best remembered for commanding the Allied Forces in Europe during World War II, and later served as the 34th President of the United States of America from 1953-1961. During his presidency, he dedicated himself to creating positive foreign policies and advocating for defensive spending. He also oversaw the creation of the interstate highway system and his foreign policies led to the end of the occupation of Korea and the escalation of the Cold War with the Soviet Union. Eisenhower graduated from West Point in 1915, and served as a major general in World War II. He was awarded five stars by Congress, but chose to maintain his permanent rank at the three-star level. He was also nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize in 1953 for his military efforts during the war, though he ultimately did not receive it. Following his military career, Eisenhower went into politics, successfully winning both the 1952 and 1956 presidential elections. During his two terms in office, he was a champion of civil rights, championed environmental issues, and even warned against the growing power of the military-industrial complex. Though he left office in 1961, he remained an adviser and mentor to future presidents throughout the rest of his life. Eisenhower is remembered fondly by generations of Americans who grew up during his tenure, and his legacy has been marked by many memorials and monuments, including the Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial and the Eisenhower Institute. He is survived by his wife, Mamie Geneva Doud Eisenhower, and their two surviving children, John and Barbara. He will be laid to rest in his hometown of Abilene, Kansas.