The making of a man can be traced in this past, but yet young dwight d. Eisenhower that would be led one day to the highest Elective Office than an american can attain. He was born in this house, in Denison Texas in 1890. And in abilene kansas, in this white building, his boyhood room is much as he left it. Dwights high school memories, can be those of 100 million other americans, remaining in abilene after is graduation in 1909, he took a job as a general handymen, and it is Still Standing where his father worked. Pulling ice was one of the heavy chores, as he waited for his appointment to the west point academy. At the academy, cadet eisenhower worship in the chapel, and pledged his attention to duty and devotion to honor, and service to country ended the traditions of the school. And at the inauguration of president Woodrow Wilson in 1913, eisenhower marched proudly with his fellow cadets in the inaugural parade. Look that fall, he lined up with the military county football team, but he injured a knee and he saw his football career come to an end. He is in the center. The when president wilson traveled to west point for the academies graduation exercises in 1915, among the 164 cadets commissioned as Second Lieutenants in the United States army, was dwight david eisenhower. Happy to be a soldier and eager to be a good one. A year later, a handsome young officer and pretty mamie was married the day he was made first lieutenant. Then 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 roses overseas duty. A quick the two decades that followed the armistice, and the years of peacetime service. In the late thirties, eisenhower served with general mcarthur in the philippines. A time erica held military maneuvers, in the summer of 1941. But japan was poised to strike another blow in the pacific. In the realistic games, Dwight Eisenhower prove that he had the brilliant mind, and rugged physical figure of an outstanding leader of men. World war ii, north africa here the career of Dwight Eisenhower, the was over the nazi general ronald he shared laurels, with britains gallant field marshal montgomery. Back are back home in abilene, mrs. Eisenhower was his proudest anybody could be of a photo of her famous son. Eisenhower let led the campaign upset. 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, to come to their hearts. He was the man of the hour. With his assurance and modesty, he won the acclaim fame an attitude of americans and the entire free world. Now, along with millions of others he look forward to settling down, with his family to the rest that he had earned. Battle weary g eyes in a florida hospital, thought it was natural when he came among them for a physical examination, but. New better than their commander, that these men, and these gi joes in their comrades among the allies, where the heroic figures of the war. Talk a tireless worker, he found relaxation from his complex tasks in fishing. He looked forward at a time when you could lay aside his official care, for an afternoon of fishing. Cuffed to, with its demand for concentration, offered him an opportunity for respite. He became if not one of the best, but one of the most famous golfers in america. Oblongs rest that he had look forward to was forgotten, with his appointment of army chief of staff, six months after va. The country needed his great ability, 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, then the simple fact that a child is born. A new eisenhower generation begins. Get his place in history was secure, when with his wife by his side, he ended his tour of duty as chief of staff, and closed out 36 years of service. When he took his farewell salute, general eisenhower followed into civilian life, the millions of soldiers that he led. He was content now to spend the rest of his years as president of columbia university, and in academic life well wishes were. Sent and to greet the eisenhowers upon their arrival. The First Time Since he left absent abilene, guy cassette to a combat embark on a academic career. The qualities of leadership that made him one of the great captains of all times, would have them in good stead. Can the eisenhowers back home, a columbia university. Can with his gracious modesty, he became the 13th president of the two century old institution. He told news men simply, i want to try and learn the requirements of a new and very important job. Look by the time of his formal installation as head of the institution, with other leaders from around the globe, he was convinced he was ready for the job cox. While his proud family listened attentively, he pledged that columbia would be a dynamic institution. And a pioneer in the future. Then educator eisenhower, pledged his tremendous vitality to the service of the university. Welcoming his first freshman classed, he likened himself to the Cross Section of youth that stood before him. In a real sense he observed, im a member of this class. It is the first i have been privileged to enroll here, and im a freshman president lock. Indias Prime Minister nehra you, was one of the distinguished figures who received honourary degrees from columbia. And now a champion of freedoms cause, in civilian life. Go in the autumn, he turned to football, his old love, and he and mrs. Eisenhower, followed the fortunes of columbias team. Talking the late secretary of defense, he realized eisenhower s genius for getting things done, and in 1949 asked him to serve as his civilian advisor for a month. Again the old soldier agreed rock a year later, at 60 years old he put aside the gown he had worn as columbia president , to become Supreme Commander in europe. On the second time in a decade, he was asked to bring the nations together for a common cause against the threat of aggression. This time against communism. It was a tremendous undertaking. Our Supreme Commander, he was engaged for two years in the task of uniting and strengthening the defenses of free europe, from norway to greece and turkey. Inspecting units in the european command was one of his tasks, and the general seemed to enjoy it thoroughly. He reviewed the tough and hearty troops. Made an honourary member of the brigade, the he put on the feathered cap a symbolic hat of the men. He talked about the problems of shape. We hear work day by day in these difficult times. We require face, self confidence devotion, and tenacity. Always tenacity. A year later, they carried the message to the general, that in america his own people were calling for his leadership. A clearcut call, could not be denied. Once again he parted company with old cam comrades in arms. As assuring that the European Solidarity was well set. With vigor and resourcefulness, he plunged into the new field of politics. The Republican National convention in chicago, recognized the mandate of its parties membership, and made him the nominee for the presidency in 1952 another dramatic triumph, in the career of Dwight Eisenhower. The republican and eisenhower and the Vice President s for the candidacy richard nixon. They took a brief occasion before it got underway the campaign. The nixon and eisenhower brought up his favorite subject, fishing. And told his running mate about the big one that got away. The mixing, tried out eisenhowers favorite rod, and received some tips on bringing in a big catch. The cooking at camp requires many skills, like preparing breakfast for visitors at his vacation retreat. The major john eisenhower, followed in the footsteps of his father, as he left to serve with the United Nations forces in korea. His wife and three children witness him. As interrupting his campaigning, eisenhower visited his 179 acre farm near gettysburg in pennsylvania. The there was a warm welcome, for this homespun american from the plains of kansas, whose roots are firmly planted in the soil of the midwest. A kansas farmer boy, seeking a position of great responsibility, for a national and international role. The the hour of decision was at hand, and through the voice of the ballot box, the people of america were being articulate can east, west, north, south the voters turned out in record numbers, to choose the man who would guide the nation for the next four years. The early returns, a Republican Party headquarters, indicated a landslide for eisenhower. Times square, shows him forehead. And then flashes the bulletin, ike elected. The bedlam breaks loose in the republican headquarters. The greatest vote ever given to a candidate. He was chosen as the 34th president. The eisenhowers, had much to be thankful for on thanksgiving day, several weeks later. Keep all of the family could join happily, in celebrating this traditional american day, of giving thanks for their blessings. As religion has always played an important part in the life of the eisenhowers the. I am the most intensely religious man i know, the president elect said once, and then he explained that nobody goes through six years of war, without faith. The and as he prepared to assume the difficult job of the presidency, he asked for the dedication and face, for the dedication to his citizens. And as the time for an air for the inaugural ceremonies, the which would form the change in leadership