Dwight David Eisenhower (1890 - 1969), US general and 34th president of the United States (1953 - 1961): commander of Allied forces in Europe (1943 - 1945; 1951 - 1952). He was responsible for the execution of the NormandyCampaign in France (June - August 1944). See also Normandy landing in this glossary.—SHSBC Binder 11 Approved Glossary