John S. D. Eisenhower, President Dwight D. Eisenhower's son and renowned military historian, died at his Maryland home on Saturday. He was 91.
John Eisenhower Dies
Eisenhower’s death was announced by his family, reported The New York Times. He had been the oldest surviving child of a former president of the United States.
“He grew up the son of an American hero, but emerged a great American in his own right — a brave soldier who served in World War II, the Korean War, and ultimately retired with the rank of Brigadier General, an accomplished writer and historian, a talented diplomat,” wrote President Barack Obama in a statement. “His was a big and quintessentially American life —one of patriotism and character, learning and teaching, and a deep and abiding sense of service to his country."
Eisenhower had followed in his father’s military footsteps, serving as an officer in the...
John Eisenhower Dies
Eisenhower’s death was announced by his family, reported The New York Times. He had been the oldest surviving child of a former president of the United States.
“He grew up the son of an American hero, but emerged a great American in his own right — a brave soldier who served in World War II, the Korean War, and ultimately retired with the rank of Brigadier General, an accomplished writer and historian, a talented diplomat,” wrote President Barack Obama in a statement. “His was a big and quintessentially American life —one of patriotism and character, learning and teaching, and a deep and abiding sense of service to his country."
Eisenhower had followed in his father’s military footsteps, serving as an officer in the...
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