In Abilene KS, site of the home that President Dwight D. Eisenhower, our 34th president (1953-1961) grew up in. Eisenhower was born in 1890 in Denison TX, but his family moved here when he was very young. This is also where his and First Lady Mamie Eisenhower’s graves are located.This is Eisenhower’s boyhood home.Both graves are inside this chapel on the grounds. The chapel is closed due to COVID fears.Statue of General Eisenhower. He was a 5-star general, one of only 5 we have had in American history. He was Supreme Commander of Allied forces during World War II. He had to resign his 5-star commission upon becoming president because the president must be a civilian. After he left office, he asked President Kennedy to reinstate his commission, which was granted. The rank of 5 star was very important to him.The museum was closed due to COVID fear.The Presidential Library, also closed.At the end of the lawn are these five plaques, which honor the providence of God and the strong faith and honor of the entire Eisenhower family.
