Presidents

Dwight Eisenhower

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Dwight Eisenhower was born on October 4, 1890 in Denison, Texas. His parents were Jacob & Ida Eisenhower. He attended Abilene High School in Abilene, Kansas. Two years after graduating, Eisenhower attended West Point Academy. He graduated from West Point In 1915, and served in the infantry for 3 years, until 1918. He had ranked up to a captain right before working at Camp Meade, Maryland. He remained there for four years. Eisenhower continued moving around and ranking up, until he was promoted to General Staff in 1942, right before the beginning of WWII. In 1945, Eisenhower spent most of his time in Germany under president Truman. As 1946 came closer, Eisenhower came back to Washington, and was promoted to Chief of Staff. During his time as Chief of Staff, He helped move toward a containment plan of the Soviet Union Expansion. Dwight Eisenhower later became the Supreme Commander of NATO. After leaving this position, Eisenhower began his career in politics. In 1952, he became the Republican candidate defeating Robert Taft for the spot. His campaign consisted of a simple slogan, “I Like Ike”, and stated he would go to Korea and end the War himself. During his 1st term Eisenhower ended the Korean War, and declared Racial Discrimination as a national security issue. He also signed the International Highway System, and created the Eisenhower Doctrine.He was reelected for a second term, serving until January of 1961. During Eisenhower's Alaska and Hawaii were Admitted to the Union becoming the 49th and 50th state. The Civil Rights acts were also signed by Eisenhower in 1957 and 1960. Eisenhower was the first president to be constitutionally removed from office as the new law had been signed during Truman's presidency. This law stated a president could only serve up to 2 consecutive terms. After office, Dwight retired to a home in Gettysburg, only making a few political appearances afterward. He passed away on March 28, 1969 due to heart failure.

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John Kennedy

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John F. Kennedy was born on January 20, 1961 in Brookline, Massechussetts to Joseph Kennedy and Rose Fitzgerald. Kennedy lived in Brookline for the first ten years of his life. He had an older Brother, Joe Kennedy. John attended a few different boarding schools through most of his teenage life. After graduating from School, Kennedy took a trip to London with his family on the SS Normandie. After returning from London, John F. Kennedy enrolled in Harvard College and graduated in 1940, after publishing his Thesis, an Appeasement in Munich. Kennedy then went on to enroll in the U.S Navy. During his time in the Navy, he saved his crew from a burning shipped after being attacked by the Japanese. After his time in the Navy his political career began. He first began as a senator of Massachusetts. After being a senator for 4 years, he tried to become a candidate in the 1956 election and failed. After trying again in 1960, president Kennedy finally won. During Kennedy's two years in Presidency, he created the Peace Corps, and established a plan to help avoid war with the Soviet Union. Before his death, Kennedy also proposed the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and a Tax Reform which passed in 1964. Kennedy was assassinated on November 22, 1963 In Dallas, Texas during a parade. Many conspiracy theories have developed over his death.

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Lyndon B. Johnson

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Lyndon B. Johnson was born on August 27, 1908 in the rural area of Stonewall, Texas. Johnson grew up with his mother, father, and four other siblings. Lyndon lived an average younger life, graduating from Johnson City High School in 1924. After graduating he enrolled in a Teacher's college until 1927. Lyndon dropped out but soon changed his mind and came back to graduate in 1930. After graduating, Johnson's political career began. He began as a campaigner for a Texas State senator, and this lead him to a job as a legislative secretary. As Johnson worked his way up the political flagpole, he had gotten married and had two girls. After going to Georgetown U. Law School, Lyndon B. Johnson went on to become a member of the house of representatives from 1937 up until 1949. During this time, Lyndon B. Johnson worked under President Roosevelt by going to spectate the Southwest-Pacific land and report back with accurate information. After Johnson left the house he then became a member of Senate running in 1948. Finally after dropping out of Senate, Lyndon's chance came. He was suggested by John Kennedy as his vice president. Johnson won both the vice-president and Senate position. he chose to resign from Senate and continue in the election as Kennedy's vice president. After Kennedy won the election, Johnson did not have much say in important decisions. This changed on November 22, 1963 when president Kennedy was assassinated. Johnson was sworn in only a few hours after his death. With elections getting near, Johnson planned to run again in 1964. He ended up winning this election against Barry Goldwater. During his presidency, Johnson proposed the 1963 chicken tax. This tax affected European imports. Johnson also help passed the Civil Rights Act of 1964 which was proposed by Kennedy. The Voting Rights Act passed shortly after which allowed everyone over the age of 18 to vote, giving many blacks the right to vote for the first time. He also passed the immigration act of 1965, which only allowed so many immigrants to migrate to the US. Johnson passed the Elementary and Secondary Education Act. This was the first time large amounts of money had been dedicated toward education. Johnson did not run for re-election in 1968 as he thought he couldn't serve another term. Lyndon Johnson went on to live in retirement for 5 more years until dying in January of 1973.

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