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Dwight D. Eisenhower

This oil on canvas portrait of President Dwight D. Eisenhower was painted by James Anthony Wills. Prior to being elected president, Eisenhower was supreme allied commander in Europe during World War II, the first military governor of the U.S.-occupied zone in Germany, president of Columbia University, and the supreme commander of NATO. He served as president from January 20, 1953 until January 20, 1961.
Artist
James Anthony Wills
Date of Work
1967
Medium
oil paint
Type
Portrait
Credit
White House Collection/White House Historical Association
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