Mamie Eisenhower
First Lady of the United States from 1953 to 1961 / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Mary Geneva Doud Eisenhower (November 14, 1896 – November 1, 1979) was the first lady of the United States from 1953 to 1961 as the wife of the 34th president of the United States, Dwight D. Eisenhower.
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Mamie Eisenhower | |
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First Lady of the United States | |
In role January 20, 1953 – January 20, 1961 | |
President | Dwight D. Eisenhower |
Preceded by | Bess Truman |
Succeeded by | Jacqueline Kennedy |
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Born | Mary Geneva Doud (1896-11-14)November 14, 1896 Boone, Iowa, U.S. |
Died | November 1, 1979(1979-11-01) (aged 82) Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington, D.C., U.S. |
Resting place | Dwight D. Eisenhower Presidential Library, Museum and Boyhood Home |
Political party | Republican |
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As first lady, Eisenhower managed the expenses and schedules of the White House. She closely managed the staff, the White House budgeting throughout her tenure.
Eisenhower was popular as first lady, and was regarded as a fashion icon. She was known her stylish hair bangs and wearing the color pink.