About the
President Dwight Eisenhower
Lesson
Summary
A lesson of President Dwight Eisenhower. Students read about his life and accomplishments. The reading is accompanied by multiple choice and short answer questions.
Lesson Objectives
• To present the major historical facts pertaining to Dwight Eisenhower.
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To present the major achievements of the Eisenhower Presidency.
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To assess the student’s comprehension of Eisenhower history.
Suggested Grades
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade
Lesson Excerpt
In 1952, Eisenhower remarked, “I have found out in later years we were very poor. But the glory of America is that we didn’t know it then. All we knew was that our parents – of great courage – could say to us, ‘Opportunity is all about you. Reach out and take it.’” That doesn’t mean that Eisenhower had instant success; he needed to work hard for his achievements. He graduated from high school in 1909 and was accepted at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, New York in 1911. While at West Point, Eisenhower did well in his studies and also played on the football team.
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