John Eisenhower, the son of President Dwight D. Eisenhower and First Lady Mamie Eisenhower, died at the age of 91 on December 21, 2013 in Trappe, Maryland. John was born in Denver on August 3, 1922. Eight years later, the Eisenhower family moved into the White House. During World War II, he served in the Army, reaching the rank of Colonel, and he also served in the Korean and Vietnam conflicts, earning the Silver Star and Legion of Merit awards. In 1955, John received his undergraduate degree from the United States Military Academy at West Point, and later earned a degree from Columbia University. John was widely recognized for his works as an author, writing six books on military history as well as his parents' memoirs. He had a distinguished career in public service, working with the US State Department, the Defense Department, the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and various White House councils. In 1983, he became the chair of People to People International, a service organization created by President Eisenhower. John is survived by his wife of 67 years, Barbara, and their children, Rebecca, Susan, Mary Jean, and Anne, as well as eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.