Eisenhower’s Birthday Commemoration Photo Gallery
Welcome friends to our photo gallery of previous Eisenhower’s Birthday Commemorations!
We are blessed to honor Dwight D. Eisenhower annually on or near his birthday.
Each year, we will post the pictures, and some information, from that event on this page.
Please note: There was no birthday celebration in 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic
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2021 Eisenhower Society Birthday Commemoration
On Saturday, October 16, 2021, the Society held its 51st commemoration of Dwight D. Eisenhower’s birth. At 12:00 noon a short commemorative program, scholarship presentations, the presentation of the J. Milnor Roberts ROTC award was held at the Dobbin House as a rainy storm front forced cancellation of our outdoor wreath laying at the Eisenhower statue. Vice Chairman Dr. Walton Jones spoke about President Eisenhower’s Constitution Day proclamation in 1956. Trustee and Program Committee Chair spoke about the Spanish Flu pandemic and shared Eisenhower’s recollections from his book, At Ease: Stories I Tell to Friends.
Following the program, the Eisenhower Society members enjoyed a fabulous buffet luncheon at the Historic Dobbin House, 89 Steinwehr Avenue, Gettysburg. Our luncheon speaker was Major General Andrew B. Davis, USMC Ret., CEO of the World War II Foundation. The World War II Foundation produces films to educate the next generation about that history. To date they have produced 29 films which are available for free via their website. General Davis’ talk was entitled Elvis and the USS Arizona. Few people know that Elvis Presley helped to raise funds to build the USS Arizona Memorial, but his benefit concert in Hawaii in 1963 put the fund-raising effort over the top so construction could begin. In addition to his excellent program, General Davis provided all luncheon guests with a gift bag which included a DVD of the film.
Special thanks to our sponsors, Priscilla Roberts, Lt. Gen Harry E. Soyster, Tony TenBarge and Kenneth Weiler for covering the costs of lunch for the Allied Veterans Council of Adams County color guard who presented and retired the colors for our commemorative ceremony.
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Our Phone Number:
717-398-2349
Executive Director:
Carol Hegeman
Our Email Address:
info@dwightdeisenhowersociety.org
Our Mailing Address:
Dwight D. Eisenhower Society
P.O. Box 4772
Gettysburg, PA 17325
Our Office Location:
789 Baltimore Street, Suite 100
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania 17325
2021 Eisenhower Society Birthday Commemoration Photos
Paul and David pose for the camera prior to the start of the board meeting.
Trustees Jackie and Ruthmary catch up over a cup of coffee.
Our nominees for new Trustees pose with Nominating Committee Chair Bruce, second from left.
The Society’s annual meeting was held October 16 with members seated socially distanced around the Dobbin House ballroom.
Vice Chairman Walt Jones presents a certificate of thanks to departing Trustee Dr. Ben Garrett for his 6 years of service to the Eisenhower Society.
John Burt personally shakes the hand of departing Trustee, Lt. Gen. Harry E. Soyster for serving on the board for eight years.
President John Burt poses with new Trustees, Major General Andrew Davis, Mike Hanson and Kyle Woodward.
Priscilla Roberts presents the J. Milnor Roberts ROTC Award to Hank Hahne.
President John Burt presents scholarships to two of the four scholarship awardees, Robert and Anastasia.
The Allied Veterans Council of Adams County color guard posted and retired the colors for our program.
Sgt. 1st Class Mitch Mummert (Ret.) plays Taps to end our Eisenhower Birthday Commemoration.
The Eisenhower Society celebrated both General Lessey’s 98th Birthday and General Eisenhower’s 131st Birthday.
Brigadier General Samuel K. Lessey, Jr. smiles as he is ready to enjoy a slice of his birthday cake.
Guest speaker Major General Andrew Davis, USMC (Ret.) explains the work of the World War II Foundation.
Our guest speaker, Major General Davis, presented his program, Elvis and the USS Arizona. which was well received by luncheon attendees.
2019 Eisenhower Society Birthday Commemoration Photos
Trustee Paul Shevchuk Welcomes Guests to the Commemorative Program
Vice Chairman Walt Jones Reads an Excerpt from “Mandate for Change”
Trustee Priscilla Roberts Presents the J. Milnor Roberts ROTC Award to Kenneth McCracken
Priscilla Pins an “I Like Ike” Button on Kenneth’s Lapel
President Jacqueline White Presents the Eisenhower Society Robert M. Hoffman Family Memorial Trust Scholarships
Jackie Poses with Grace McNamara and Matthew Semon, two of the four scholarship awardees.
Trustee Michael McGough Reads Part of Eisenhower’s Farewell Address to the Audience
The American Legion Post 202 Color Guard and Bugler John Murphy Led the Attendees to the Eisenhower Statue
Walt Jones and Jackie White place the wreath.
Walt Jones, Jackie White, Kenneth McCracken, Priscilla Roberts, Matthew Semon, Society Chairman General Lessey and Grace McNamara Pose with Ike
A Large Group Attended Lunch at the Dobbin House
General Lessey Enjoys a Birthday Cake and Card Shower for his 96th Birthday
The General Was Especially Tickled to Share His Birthday Cake with General Eisenhower
Our Luncheon Speaker Was Dr. Michael Neiberg, Professor of History at the Army War College
Dr. Neiberg’s Talk, “After the Beaches: Eisenhower and the Road to Paris,” Was Enjoyed by All.
2018 Eisenhower Society Birthday Commemoration Photos
The Eisenhower Statue at its new location outside the Eisenhower House, Gettysburg College.
A plaque recognizes the Eisenhower Society’s work.
Vice President Ton Ten Barge emcees the program.
American Legion Post #202 posts the colors.
Trustee Priscilla Roberts presents the Major Gen. J. Milnor Roberts Outstanding ROTC student award.
President Jacqueline White presents the scholarship awardees.
Trustee Duane Williams reads from Eisenhower’s book, “Waging Peace.”
The Eisenhower Statue sculpted by Professor Norman Annis stands on its new plaza with landscaping.
Brig. Gen Lessey and Priscilla Roberts pose with the outstanding ROTC awardees.
President Jackie White stands with the Eisenhower Society scholarship students.
President Jackie White presents certificates of appreciation to retiring board members Kib Roulette and John Donovan.
Dr. Ed Lengel shares stories of the Eisenhowers in the White House.