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Happy 126th birthday, President Dwight D. Eisenhower!
Born today in 1890 in Texas, Dwight D. Eisenhower graduated from West Point in 1915 with what became known as “the class the stars fell on,” because 59 members eventually became general officers. During World War I, he served in US Army camps around the United States despite his requests to fight abroad. After the war, he was promoted to major - a rank he held for 16 years.
In the early 1930s, Eisenhower was posted as chief military aide to General Douglas MacArthur and would accompany him to the Philippines for four years. After the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor, Eisenhower created major war plans to defeat Japan and Germany, which led to his appointment as Supreme Allied Commander in Europe.
After the victorious end of World War II, Eisenhower returned to Washington, DC, to serve as Chief of Staff of the Army. As the 1948 presidential election approached, many politicians from both parties encouraged Eisenhower to run, but he could not be persuaded until the 1952 election. His simple and effective slogan “I Like Ike” and selection of Richard Nixon for Vice President helped him defeat his opponent by a landslide. Eisenhower was the last President born in the 19th century and the only general to serve as President in the 20th century.
Image courtesy Eisenhower Presidential Library.
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General of the Army Douglas MacArthur and President Harry S. Truman on Wake Island in October 1950 and Truman was told by MacArthur “Home by Christmas.”
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June 25,1950: Invasion of South Korea by N.K.P.A.
June 27,1950: US Navy and Air force support South Korea (KMAG)
June 28,1950: US bombers attack North Korean troops on the Han river.
June 30,1950: Truman authorizes MacArthur to use ground forces.
July 1,1950: Task Force Smith arrives in Pusan (The men of Task Force Smith came from Japan and have not seen action recently or ever)
July 5,1950: Task Force Smith engages near Osan.
July 7,1950: UN recommends unified command.
July 8,1950: MacArthur becomes CINCVNC ( commands all of UN forces in the Koreas.
July 13,1950: General Walker in in command of US forces in Korea.
July 14,1950: All ROK (South Korean Army) put under MacArthur’s command.
July 20,1950: NKPA capture Taejon Dean.
July 29,1950: Walker issues “Stand or die” order (US forces were surrounded by NKPA with the ocean at their backs in Puson nearly losing the War).
Aug 2,1950: 1st Marines land in Puson.
Aug 4,1950: Puson perimeter is established.
Aug 7,1950: UN forces regroup and counter attack.
Aug 17,1950: NKPA attacks across Naktong River
Aug 29, 1950: British 29 Brigade arrives from Hong Kong.
Sep 3,1950 5th Marines launch a counter attack
10,000 NKPA casualties
172 Marines casualties
