Although Eisenhower had no preliminary ambitions to become a soldier, he entered West Point -- attracted by a free higher education -- and passed the entrance exams in 1911.
Eisenhower was an average student at the academy, but would later surprise the military community with exceptional ability. At one point, he nearly had to retire his studies owing to a sports injury. Ranking 61st out of 164 in his class, Eisenhower graduated in 1915.
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Promoted to General of the Army (5 stars) Dec. 20, 1944
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He was born "David Dwight", but was known as Dwight. He reversed the names to "Dwight David" when he entered West Point Military Academy.
His name at birth was "David Dwight", and he was called Dwight. He switched names to "Dwight David" when he entered West Point Military Academy.
Ulysses S. Grant entered West Point in 1839 and graduated in 1843.
Dwight Eisenhower graduated from West Point in 1915.
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John Eisenhower, son of President Dwight Eisenhower, graduated from West Point in 1944.
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Grant and Eisenhower both graduated from West Point.
It was Dwight D. Eisenhower on June 6, 1955.On June 6, 1955, Dwight D. Eisenhower became the first President of the United States to appear on color television. The occasion was his 40th class reunion at West Point.
At the start of their senior (last) year at West Point.