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Photo # NH 68545:  President Eisenhower with three heros of the Korean War, January 1954

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President Dwight D. Eisenhower (1890-1969) --
Activities in 1953-1961 (Part I)


This page features selected views of President Eisenhower's activities from the beginning of 1953 into the spring of 1957.

For other images concerning Dwight D. Eisenhower, see:

  • Dwight D. Eisenhower (1890-1969), 34th President of the United States (1953-1961) and General of the Army.


    If you want higher resolution reproductions than the "Online Library's" digital images, see: "How to Obtain Photographic Reproductions."

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    Photo #: NH 68541

    President Dwight D. Eisenhower


    Salutes the Captain and Executive Officer as he and his party come on board USS Williamsburg (AGC-369) for a five-day cruise down the Potomac River, 14 May 1953.

    Official U.S. Navy Photograph, from the collections of the Naval Historical Center.

    Online Image: 80KB; 740 x 605 pixels

     
    Photo #: NH 68542

    President Dwight D. Eisenhower
    (left, front)

    Visiting the U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland, 17 May 1953. Vice Admiral C. Turner Joy, USN, the Academy's Superintendent, is standing beside the President.
    Just behind and to the right of VAdm. Joy is Commander Edward L. Beach, USN.

    Official U.S. Navy Photograph, from the collections of the Naval Historical Center.

    Online Image: 117KB; 740 x 615 pixels

     
    Photo #: NH 68545

    President Dwight D. Eisenhower


    Poses with three men to whom he has just presented the Medal of Honor for conspicuous gallantry in Korean War combat action, at the White House, Washington, D.C., 12 January 1954.
    Those who received the medal are (from left to right):
    First Lieutenant Edward R. Schowalter, Jr., U.S. Army, honored for his actions near Kumhwa, Korea, on 14 October 1952;
    Private First Class Ernest E. West, U.S. Army, honored for his actions near Sataeri, Korea, on 12 October 1952; and
    Hospital Corpsman Third Class William R. Charette, U.S. Navy, honored for his actions in Korea on 17 March 1953.

    Official U.S. Navy Photograph, from the collections of the Naval Historical Center.

    Online Image: 59KB; 740 x 605 pixels

     
    Photo #: NH 68550

    President Dwight D. Eisenhower


    With his Naval Aide, Captain Evan P. Aurand, USN, on board a launch taking them to USS Canberra (CAG-2), 12 March 1957. Canberra will carry the President and his party to Bermuda for a conference.

    Official U.S. Navy Photograph, from the collections of the Naval Historical Center.

    Online Image: 84KB; 740 x 605 pixels

     
    Photo #: NH 68551

    President Dwight D. Eisenhower
    (left, front)

    Tours the galley on board USS Canberra (CAG-2), while en route to Bermuda for a conference, 14 March 1957.

    Official U.S. Navy Photograph, from the collections of the Naval Historical Center.

    Online Image: 113KB; 740 x 610 pixels

     
    Photo #: NH 68553

    President Dwight D. Eisenhower
    (wearing ball cap)

    Uses binoculars to observe operations, while on board USS Canberra (CAG-2) en route to Bermuda for a conference, 14 March 1957.
    The cruiser's two SPQ-5 guided missile guidance radars are visible in the center and left-center, with "Terrier" missiles on their launchers further aft.
    Note that the President's sports shirt is decorated with elephant figures.

    Official U.S. Navy Photograph, from the collections of the Naval Historical Center.

    Online Image: 103KB; 740 x 615 pixels

     
    Photo #: NH 68555

    President Dwight D. Eisenhower


    Practicing his golf game, while on board USS Canberra (CAG-2) en route to Bermuda for a conference, 14 March 1957.
    The driving target and protective netting has been rigged on the main deck, just to starboard of the ship's Number Two eight-inch gun turret.

    Official U.S. Navy Photograph, from the collections of the Naval Historical Center.

    Online Image: 102KB; 740 x 610 pixels

     

    For other images concerning Dwight D. Eisenhower, see:

  • Dwight D. Eisenhower (1890-1969), 34th President of the United States (1953-1961) and General of the Army.


    If you want higher resolution reproductions than the "Online Library's" digital images, see: "How to Obtain Photographic Reproductions."


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