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Mar 24, 2012 · Clifford Roberts persuaded President Eisenhower to become a member of Augusta National in 1948.
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Oct 27, 2009 · Ike’s Road to the White House . In 1948, Eisenhower left active duty and became president of New York City’s Columbia University. His brief return to civilian life ended in 1950, however, when ...
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Jun 20, 2022 · Shortly after the first visit, the president became a member. Eisenhower loved golf. A 2007 book, "Don't Ask What I Shot," is all about Eisenhower's relationship to the game, including his practice sessions on the White House lawn, and the cleat marks left on the floor of the Oval Office. The National became a natural vacation spot.
Follow Eisenhower's path to become the Republican nominee in the United States presidential election of 1952 Scenes from the 1952 Republican National Convention, in which Senator Robert A. Taft and General Dwight D. Eisenhower were the leading candidates for the presidential nomination.
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Apr 3, 2014 · For the first few years of Eisenhower's military career, he and Mamie moved from post to post throughout Texas, Georgia, Maryland, Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
Feb 19, 2019 · The “whirlybird” saw its first official use during World War II in 1942. Although security personnel feared for the president’s safety, Eisenhower, who loved flying, prevailed and on July 12, 1957, became the first president to fly in a helicopter while in office. The helicopter became a feature of White House life, used often by the ...
Mar 27, 2020 · Left to right: In 1948, four years before he would become president, Dwight D. Eisenhower, Clifford Roberts, William E. Robinson (sitting) and George E. Allen take a break Augusta National Golf Club.
