Description: Dwight D. Eisenhower(1890-1969)Former President of United States(1953-1961), Artist, 1968 Eisenhower College Lithograph on paper from his1958 painting titled “The Deserted Barn”, signed “ Eisenhower” in the plate bottom right, light green painted wooden frame(missing some paint)under glass. Some lighting glare on pictures. A brief biography of his paintings from Abebooks as follows: “Although he never had formal training, Eisenhower loved to paint as a hobby. Producing more than 300 painting in his lifetime, he gave most of them away as gifts. While not a professional, his paintings are very good, with interesting use of color.” A brief biography of Dwight D. Eisenhower from Wikipedia as follows: “Bringing to the Presidency his prestige as commanding general of the victorious forces in Europe during World War II, Dwight D. Eisenhower obtained a truce in Korea and worked incessantly during his two terms to ease the tensions of the Cold War. He pursued the moderate policies of “Modern Republicanism,” pointing out as he left office, “America is today the strongest, most influential, and most productive nation in the world.”Born in Texas in 1890, brought up in Abilene, Kansas, Eisenhower was the third of seven sons. He excelled in sports in high school, and received an appointment to West Point. Stationed in Texas as a second lieutenant, he met Mamie Geneva Doud, whom he married in 1916.In his early Army career, he excelled in staff assignments, serving under Generals John J. Pershing, Douglas MacArthur, and Walter Krueger. After Pearl Harbor, General George C. Marshall called him to Washington for a war plans assignment. He commanded the Allied Forces landing in North Africa in November 1942; on D-Day, 1944, he was Supreme Commander of the troops invading France.After the war, he became President of Columbia University, then took leave to assume supreme command over the new NATO forces being assembled in 1951. Republican emissaries to his headquarters near Paris persuaded him to run for President in 1952.” Handling charge $10.00 for packing materials. Frame size 24 1/2 inches W X 19 inches H, ready to hang.
Price: 70 USD
Location: Brentwood, Tennessee
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President: Dwight D. Eisenhower
Type: 1968 Lithograph Eisenhower College from 1958 Painting
Term in Office: 1953-61
Signed: Yes
Theme: Politics
Material: Paper
Country/Region: United States
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
