Season 2, Episode 34: Dwight Eisenhower and Gettysburg
Dwight Eisenhower moved around throughout his career, living in had 28 different homes in his life, before finally settling in a home for he and his wife, Mamie. We will explore his military career and turn to politics; his elections and Presidency; his wife and son; and his homes!
Be sure to check out Dwight Eisenhower’s “Visiting the Presidents” Episode from Season 1, “Dwight Eisenhower and Denison”on his birthplace!
Also, be sure to listen to Dwight Eisenhower’s “Visiting the Presidents” Episode from Season 3, “Dwight Eisenhower’s Tomb” on his gravesite!
Gettysburg Farm Dwight Eisenhower’s Gettysburg Close upThe dramatic living room Mamie’s portrait overseeing her empire Photos and mementos Living Room A real mixture General EisenhowerSun Room, both Dwight and Mamie’s favorite room Hallway and stairs Dining Room Dining Room Stairs to second floor with State seals Guest Room Mamie’s and Dwight’s Bedroom Fancier guest room Very old fashioned kitchenDwight’s Den Dwight’s office The farm from the back Dwight’s entrance mat Dwight’s putting green Dwight Eisenhower’s Gettysburg Plaques at the entrance The barn at Gettysburg
From My Visit to Newport!
The Eisenhowers at their home in Gettysburg.Dwight and Mamie Eisenhower, with grandson David, on their sun porch in Gettysburg.
3D of the home from National Park Service.
Eisenhower’s farm by Dwight Eisenhower!The Eisenhower Gettysburg home!Ike at his Newport home. Mamie and Dwight at Camp David and entertaining Khrushchev Camp David Lodge and swimming pool in the winter in the 1970s. Dwight and Mamie Eisenhower portraits.
"I want to go. I'm ready to go. God, take me." The last words of Dwight Eisenhower, 34th President of the United States and hero of World War II. Learn about the end of his term, his post-Presidency, health struggles, death, and burial, as well as the gravesite! Check out the website at VisitingthePresidents.com for visual aids, links, past episodes, recommended reading, and other information!Episode Page: https://visitingthepresidents.com/2026/03/24/season-3-episode-34-dwight-eisenhowers-tomb/Season 1's Dwight Eisenhower Episode: "Dwight Eisenhower and Denison" on his birthplace!Season 2's Dwight Eisenhower Episode: "Dwight Eisenhower and Gettysburg" on his homes!Support the showAlso, check out “Visiting the Presidents” on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter!
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