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Born in Virginia in 1862, Ida Stover's earliest memo- ries included the destructive years of the Civil War. Her mother died when she was four and her father scattered the eleven children among relatives, sending Ida to live with her mother's father.
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Temporary exhibits are often located inside the Eisenhower Presidential Library in the second floor gallery space. This is a working library where the public uses the 26 million pages of the archives to conduct research - everything from genealogy, essays, theses, to book projects.
Built by the Eisenhower Foundation with funds raised through public gifts, the museum building is constructed of Kansas limestone. Originally dedicated on Veterans Day in 1954, the museum was built to house the materials and objects related to Dwight D. Eisenhower's life.
The Visitors Center is located on the site of the former Lincoln School, where Eisenhower first enrolled in elementary school. This building houses our gift shop and an auditorium where a brief film on Eisenhower is shown on a daily schedule.
Opened for public tours in 1947, this typical 19th century home was occupied by the Eisenhower family from 1898 until Mrs. Eisenhower's death in 1946. Tours are scheduled every half hour and are limited to 10 people per tour. Tickets must be purchased in person. 1. Tuesday - Saturday: 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. 2. Sunday: 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. *All home t...
Ida Elizabeth Stover Eisenhower (May 1, 1862 – September 11, 1946) was the mother of U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower (1890–1969), university president Milton S. Eisenhower (1899–1985), Edgar N. Eisenhower (1889–1971), and Earl D. Eisenhower (1898–1968). Early life.
When submitting photograph requests, please list as much information as possible regarding the occasion, subject, date, individuals involved and geographical location. Requests can be made via eisenhower.library@nara.gov or by calling the Library at 785-263-6700.
Online Documents. The manuscript archives at the Library contains many documents that are of wide interest and may be useful to students and researchers working on historical papers, exhibit projects, media or dramatic performances.
In an unprecedented turnout of the 1952 election, nearly 17.6 million women voted for Dwight D. Eisenhower out of the nearly 34 million votes cast in his favor. Never before had a political...
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Eisenhower Biography. DWIGHT DAVID EISENHOWER. Born October 14, 1890, at Denison, Texas, third of seven sons of David Jacob and Ida Elizabeth Stover Eisenhower. The family returned to Abilene, Kansas, in 1892. Graduated from Abilene High School, 1909. Worked at Belle Springs Creamery, 1909-1911.
