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Republican · 1890–1969
Dwight D. Eisenhower
President of the United States · Chief of Staff of the United States Army · Supreme Allied Commander Europe
Dwight David "Ike" Eisenhower was the 34th president of the United States, serving from 1953 to 1961. In his previous military career, he commanded the Allied Expeditionary Force during World War II, including in Operation Torch in North Africa and Operation Overlord on D-Day in Normandy. For his distinguished service in the U.S. Army, Eisenhower was honored with the five-star rank of General of the Army.
On the Ballot
2 presidential runs
Strongest counties, 1952
| County | two-party share | votes |
|---|---|---|
| Plaquemines, LA | 93.0% | 3,625 |
| Gillespie, TX | 92.5% | 3,995 |
| Sussex, DE | 92.0% | 18,972 |
| McIntosh, ND | 91.7% | 3,348 |
| Campbell, SD | 90.1% | 1,704 |
Weakest counties, 1952
| County | two-party share | votes |
|---|---|---|
| Georgetown, SC | 1.9% | 3,710 |
| Abbeville, SC | 2.5% | 3,746 |
| Anderson, SC | 2.8% | 15,003 |
| Barnwell, SC | 3.6% | 2,255 |
| Spartanburg, SC | 3.6% | 31,911 |
Strongest counties, 1956
| County | two-party share | votes |
|---|---|---|
| Gillespie, TX | 92.8% | 3,315 |
| Kane, UT | 90.2% | 1,041 |
| Jackson, KY | 88.7% | 4,471 |
| Johnson, TN | 88.0% | 4,220 |
| Leslie, KY | 87.6% | 4,315 |
Weakest counties, 1956
| County | two-party share | votes |
|---|---|---|
| Baker, GA | 3.9% | 815 |
| Hart, GA | 5.5% | 2,133 |
| Greene, NC | 6.3% | 3,507 |
| Berrien, GA | 6.5% | 2,571 |
| Atkinson, GA | 6.6% | 1,841 |