During world war ii, he served as supreme allied commander, the brilliant military standard just who defeated the military strategist who defeated the naz is. He treated new strategies to fight against communism. As president , he took strong stands to ensure equality and opportunity for americans of all races, genders and reads creeds. Live and many of the agencies they came being under Dwight Eisenhower surrounded this site, which will now be known as eisenhower square. There are many people here today who we want to recognize who played a role in making the special day a reality. I want to recognize labor transportation secretary. We are delighted to have several members from both sides of the aisle. Kaptur, rob bishop, darrell issa, mike gallagher, mark on the day, greg f these, kevin yoder, and betty mccollum. And from the gate state great are happy toas, we honor sam brownback. It is a special honor to have of the several members diplomatic corps, representing some of the country