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  lived 14 October 1890 &ndash 28 March 1969
  placeofbirth Denison, Texas
  placeofdeath Washington DC
  caption Dwight D Eisenhower in 1947
  nickname "Ike"
  allegiance United States Of America
  serviceyears 1915 &ndash 1953, 1961 &ndash 1969
  rank General Of The Army
  commands Commanding General, European Theater of Operations,<br>Commander-in-Chief, Allied Forces in North Africa,<br>Supreme Commander Allied Expeditionary Force in Western Europe,<br>Commander, American Occupation Zone of Germany,<br>Chief of Staff US Army<br>Supreme Commander of the North Atlantic Treaty Forces in Europe
  battles World War II
  awards Mexican Border Service Medal,<br>Victory Medal, World War I,<br>Distinguished Service Star (Philippines),<br>Victory Medal, World War II,<br>American Defense Ribbon,<br>Army Occupation – World War II,<br>(partial list)
  laterwork President of Columbia University, NY<br>President, United States of America


The military career of Dwight D. Eisenhower encompassed over forty years of active service including the following assignments, dates of rank, and awards.


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AWARDS AND DECORATIONS


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In addition, Eisenhower's name was given to a variety of streets, avenues, etc. in cities around the world, including Paris , France .


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