Making of a man can be traced in his past dwight as and how are posing with his family had a dream that boeing out of the prairies would leave him to the highest office. He was born in this house in 1890. And unraveling kansas, reared in this white frame building, where his room was much as he left it. His High School Memories could be those of 100 million other americans. Remaining in abilene after his graduation in 1909, he took a job as a general handyman in the creamery. Still standing where his father works. Pulling ice was one of the many chores that kept dwight busy as he waited for his appointment in the United States military academy at west point. At the academy, he drilled and the quadrangle, worship in the chapel, and led his attention to duty, devotion, honor, and service to country, and the traditions of the school. At the eggnog ration of president Woodrow Wilson in 1930, he marched proudly with his cadets in the end inaugural parade. Thats all, he lined up with the military Academy Football team, but he ended on the knee, and he saw his football career come to an and. One president will send travel to west point, for the academies graduation exercise in the 1915, among the 164 cadets commissioned a second you tenets in the united citys army was Dwight Eisenhower, happy to be a soldier and eager to be a good one. A year later, the handsome young officer and geneva dowd were married. And the United States entered world war i, hundreds of thousands of american citizens became soldiers, and Dwight Eisenhower played an important part in training them for overseas duty. In the two decades that followed were years of happy peacetime service. In the late thirties, eisenhower served with general mcarthur in the philippines. America held military removers in the grim summer of 1921. Japan was poised to strike in the pacific. And the realistic games, Dwight Eisenhower proved that he had the brilliant mind and physical figure of an on standing leader of men. World war ii, north africa, here Dwight Eisenhower fly flowered and victory. With the first major triumph. He shared a laurels in this opening mormon, with marshall montgomery. And back home in abilene, far away, mrs. Eisenhower was pride as any mother could be with a treasured photograph of her famous son. One of the architects of the korean war, eisenhower built a campaign that swept the forces of hitler to total defeat. The man who went forth to do battle for justice and liberty, return to abilene and his mother. The most notable american figure of his time. His people took him to their hearts. He was a man of the hour. With his assurance in modesty, he had won the acclaim and gratitude of his fellow americans and the entire free world. Now along with millions of others who fought in service, he looked forward to settling down this family with the rest that he had earned. Battle weary g eyes at the Florida Hospital thought it only natural when he came among them for a physical examination that found him hale and hearty. None knew better than these men, these gi joes in their comrades, won the alliance, were the truly heroic figures of the war. A tireless work, or he found relaxation from his many and complex tax, he looked forward to the time when he could lay aside his official care for an afternoon of casting in the stream where the fish were biting. With his demands for concentration, offered him an opportunity to find a welcome respite, he became if not one of the best one of the most famous golfers in america. The long rested that he had looked forward to was forgotten with his appointment as party chief of staff, six months after dday, his country needed his sound judgment and credibility. And a good soldier responded quickly to the call of duty. He had shared with mrs. Eisenhower, the joy of becoming a grandparent, feeling that nothing is greater than the simple fact that a child is born, a new eisenhower generation began. His place in history was secure, one with his wife by his side, he ended his tour of duty as chief of staff, and seemingly closed out 36 years of service. When he took his farewell salute, general eisenhower followed into civilian life, the millions of soldiers that he had left. He was content now to spend the rest of his years as president of columbia university, in the dignified quiet of academic life. While wishes were clustered about their home in new york city to greet eisenhowers on their arrival. For the First Time Since he left abilene, Dwight Eisenhower prepared to embark on a civilian career. Faced with a stirring new challenge, the administration of a giant among universities. Once again, the qualities of leadership which made him one of the great captains of alltime withstand him in good stead. The eisenhowers at home, at columbia university. [applause] with his gracious modesty, he became the 13th president of the two century old institution. He told news man simply, i want to try to learn the requirements of a new and very important job. By the time of his former installation inside of the institution, attended by educators and other leaders from around the globe, he was convinced that he was ready for the job. Well his proud family listened attentively, he pledged that colombia would be a dynamic institution. Air to the past, and a pioneer in the future. And educated as a power, solemnly pledged is vitality to the service of the university. Welcoming his first freshman class, he welcomed himself to the Cross Section of youth which stood before him. In a very real sense, he observed, im a member of this class. It was the first i have been privilege to enroll here. And i am a freshman president. In indias Prime Minister nehra to, was one of the many distinguish figures who received honourary degrees from columbia, during the presidency of the formal general. Now a champion of freedoms cause in civilian life. In the autumn, his thoughts turned to football, his old love. And he and mrs. Eisenhower faithfully followed the fortunes of columbias team. The late secretary of defense, james morris well, realized i can somehow ors use at getting things done in a 1949 asked him to serve as a civilian adviser for two months. Again, the old soldier agreed. A year later, at 60, he put aside the cap and gown he had worn as columbia president , to become Supreme Commander and chief and europe for the second time in a decade, he was asked to bring the free nations together for a common task. Defenses against the threat of the aggression, this time by communism, it was a momentous undertaking. As Supreme Commander, he was engaged for two years in the vital task of uniting and strengthening the defenses of free europe from norway to greece and turkey. Inspecting the units of the european command, it was one of his task. And the general seemed to enjoy it thoroughly. High on the italian apps, he reviewed the tough in hearty troops. Made an honourary member of the brigade, he donned the feather cap symbolic of the mountain man. He talked soberly about the grave problems facing taking shape. We hear the representatives of many nations work day by day constantly with these intricate and difficult problems, we are choir faith, self confidence, devotion, tenacity, always tenacity. A year later, senator Henry Kavanaugh junior first carried the message to the general that in america, his own people were calling for his leadership. The clearcut call could not be denied. Once again he parted company with old men in arms, assured that the foundation for European Solidarity were well attended. With vigor and resourcefulness, he plunged into the new field of politics. The Republican National convention in chicago recognize his party membership, and made him nominee for the presidency in 1952. Another dramatic trial in the career of Dwight Eisenhower. The republicans defended their as he and the candidate for vice presidency richard nixon. The Republican Team took a brief vacation before the campaign got underway. Eisenhower brought up his favorite subject, fishing, and told his running mate about the big one that got away. Nixon tried out eisenhowers favorite rod, and received some pointers on bringing in a big catch. Hooking developed many skills, like preparing breakfast for visitors to his vacation retreat. Major John Eisenhower followed in the footsteps of his father as he left to serve for the United Nations forces in korea. His parents, wife and three children, would miss him. Interrupting his campaigning, eisenhower visit is 179 acre farm near gettysburg in his pennsylvania. There was a warm welcome for this homespun american from the plains of kansas, whose roots are firmly planted in the rich soil of the midwest. A kansas farmer boy, seeking a position of great responsibility, a role both national and international. The hour of the decision wasnt, hand through the voice of the ballot box, people of america were being articulate. East, last, north, south, the voters turned out in record numbers to choose the man who had guided the nation for the next four years. Early returns at Republican Party headquarters indicated a landslide for eisenhower. The New York Times sign in times square shows him far ahead, ike elected. Bedlam breaks loose in the republican headquarters. By the greatest popular vote ever given a candidate for the white house, dwight as an hour has been chosen americas 34th president. The eisenhowers had much to be thankful for, on thanksgiving, day several weeks later. All the family could join happily and celebrating this traditional american day of giving thanks for their blessings. Religion has always played an important part of the life of the eisenhowers. I am the most intensely religious man i know, the president elect said once. And then he explained, nobody goes through six years of war without faith. And as he prepared to assume the difficult job of the presidency, he asked divide guy thans and complete education to the service of his fellow citizens. While the eisenhowers, these were busy, exciting, days as the time jr. For the inaugural ceremonies that would formalize the Democratic Change of american leadership. In washington on january 20th, 1950, three beneath a great capital dome, Dwight David Eisenhower once more dedicated his life to the service of this country and solemnly swore to. Deserve, protect, and defend the constitution of the United States. So help you god. So help me god. He shook hands with chief just incidently, and retiring president truman. And in the second it was at his wifes side. Then he told the throng of his inaugural address, abhorring war as a chosen way to back the purposes of those who threaten us, we hold it to be the first task of statesmanship, to develop the strength that will deter the forces of aggression and promote conditions of peace. For, as it must be the supreme purpose of all free men, so it must be the dedication of the leaders to Save Humanity from praying upon itself. The stewardship of the American Government was in the hands of Dwight Eisenhower, soon the members of his administrative team, his cabinet, were arriving at the white house to confer with the president on the problems facing the nation. These are the man who, with their leader, must charge american politics. To the white house, also came another group would have much to say im someday in the life of their country, they were a contingent of boy scouts, warmly welcomed by the president who told them that they are the Guiding Light of our national life. Leadership is measured by example, action, and earnestness of spirit, he said. Not by years of age. The white house tradition. Rolling easter eggs on the lawn was revised by the president and his family. Thousands joined including president eisenhowers grandchildren, dwight, david and, barbara and. Among his people, a popular president. To mrs. Eisenhower at left, the white house is home, where she can be together with her mother, on the day set aside in america to honor all mothers. Mrs. Eisenhower, a sister, and theyre proud mother enjoyed strolling the grass. As part of his official duties, the president must report to congress on the state of the union. Shortly after his inauguration, Dwight Eisenhower delivered this message in person. And outlining his foreign program, he declared, the policy we pursue will recognize the truth, that no single country, even one so powerful as ours, can alone defend the liberty of all nations, threatened by communist aggression from without or subversion within. Mutual security means effective mutual cooperation. For the United States, this means that as a matter of common sense and national interest. We shall give help to other nations in the measure that they strive are natalie to do their full share of the common task. No wealth of age, could compensate for property of spirit, the heart of every free nation must honestly dedicated to the preserving of its in dependence and security. The door to the white house is always open to the young men and women from many nations who come to the United States on the annual youth forum, sponsored by new york city newspaper. Young people can learn an important lesson from their experiences of the forum. The president told them. Working together at home and in the world. A leader of this generation, off offers hope encouragement to the youth who must inherit the world of tomorrow. I had a look at ladybird on from a cspan series on first ladies. First ladies influence an image was made in cooperation with the White House Historical situation and served in the role of administrations. Tonight, beginning at 8 pm. A look at the lives of betty ford and rosalynn carter. Cspan, and cooperation with the White House Historical association produced a series on the first lady, examining their private lives and the public roles they play. First ladies, influence an image features individual portraits. Watch tuesday night, and over the weekend on cspan three. A beautification, to my mind, is far more than a matter of cosmetics. To me, it describehe