President Eisenhower made his mark on the world as commanding general of the United States Forces during World
War II. Due in part to his catchy slogan, "I like Ike," Eisenhower served two terms as President,
Eisenhower worked out a truce in Korea in 1953 and eased the tensions of the Cold War.
Suffering from a heart attack in 1955, Eisenhower worked from his farm in Gettysburg for a time, and then returned
to Washington after his recovery. In terms of politics, Eisenhower stressed "Modern Republicanism." He continued
most of the New Deal and Fair Deal programs, and stressed a balance budget. During desegregation of the Nation's schools,
Eisenhower sent troops into Little Rock, Arkansas to ensure compliance with the new Federal Law. He also ordered the
complete desegregation of the Nation's Armed Forces. He proclaimed, "There must be no second class citizens in this
country."
After leaving office for his farm in Gettysburg, Eisenhower died in 1969 after a long illness.
"There is nothing wrong with America that the faith, love of freedom, intelligence and
energy of her citizens cannot cure."
