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Mary Geneva "Mamie" Eisenhower (née Doud; November 14, 1896 – November 1, 1979) was the first lady of the United States from 1953 to 1961 as the wife of President Dwight D. Eisenhower. Born in Boone, Iowa , she was raised in a wealthy household in Colorado.
Apr 18, 2024 · Mamie Eisenhower (born Nov. 14, 1896, Boone, Iowa, U.S.—died Nov. 1, 1979, Washington, D.C.) was an American first lady (1953–61), the wife of Dwight (“Ike”) Eisenhower, 34th president of the United States and supreme commander of the Allied forces in western Europe during World War II.
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Apr 2, 2014 · Mamie Eisenhower was first lady of the United States when her husband, Dwight Eisenhower, was president from 1953 to 1961.
As first lady, Mamie Eisenhower festively decorated the White House for holidays such as Christmas and Halloween. In 1953, she and the president brought back the White House Easter Egg Roll, which had been suspended since 1942.
Mamie Eisenhower (1896-1979) was an American first lady (1953-61) and the wife of famed U.S. Army commander and 34th president of the United States, Dwight D. Eisenhower.
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Married at the age of 19, Mamie Geneva Doud Eisenhower was the wife of the 34th President, Dwight D. Eisenhower, and a very popular First Lady of the United States from 1953 to 1961.
Mamie Eisenhower was an energetic and enthusiastic figure on her husband's 77-stop train tour of the nation, the candidate often finishing a speech by asking a crowd, "How'd you like to meet my Mamie?" a cue for her to appear and wave.
