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- Establishment of the Society<\/a><\/li>\n
- Annual Wreath Laying and Convocation<\/a><\/li>\n
- One President Commemorates Another<\/a><\/li>\n
- Mamie Eisenhower\u2019s Charge to the New Society Leadership<\/a><\/li>\n
- Preparing for the Eisenhower Centennial in 1990<\/a><\/li>\n
- Beyond the Centennial<\/a><\/li>\n
- A New Millennium and a New Direction: Education, Grants and Scholarships<\/a><\/li>\n
- New Opportunities for Society Members to Learn and Enjoy<\/a><\/li>\n
- Looking to the Future<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Dwight Eisenhower’s Life<\/a><\/p>\n
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- Chronology<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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President Jackie White poses with Eisenhower Society scholarship awardees.<\/p><\/div>
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Dr. Ed Lengel shares stories of the Eisenhowers in the White House.<\/p><\/div>
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<\/a>Angus Burgers were on the menu at the Society Picnic<\/p><\/div> The Society works closely with the Eisenhower National Historic Site to commemorate Eisenhower.\u00a0 \u00a0In the past\u00a0 the Society held an annual picnic at the Eisenhower Farm.\u00a0 Members participated in special tours of the home, educational programs, a putting contest, ate picnic food made from Eisenhower\u2019s recipes, and enjoyed after dinner entertainment. The Society seeks a new summer experience for its members in the coming year.<\/p>\n
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Dr. Michael Birkner moderated as the panel participants answered questions from attendees.<\/p><\/div>\n
See our Recap Here<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n
The entire proceedings are available on C-Span 2<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n
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80th Anniversary of D-Day Symposium<\/a><\/p>\n
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- Gettysburg College 80th Anniversary D-Day Symposium Agenda<\/a><\/li>\n
- C-SPAN Video: ‘Perspectives on D-Day’ by Susan Eisenhower<\/a><\/li>\n
- C-SPAN Video: ‘D-Day and Beyond’ by David Eisenhower<\/a><\/li>\n
- C-SPAN Video: ‘The Americans at D-Day’ by John McManus<\/a><\/li>\n
- C-SPAN Video: ‘The Navy at D-Day’ by Craig Symonds<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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David Eisenhower, historian and grandson of General and Mrs. Eisenhower, presented “Triumph and Tragedy \u2013 D-Day and Beyond.”<\/p>\n
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David Eisenhower, historian and grandson of General and Mrs. Eisenhower, presented “Triumph and Tragedy \u2013 D-Day and Beyond.”<\/p><\/div>\n
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In 2016, members enjoyed Christmas at the Farm, a reception followed by a tour of the Eisenhower Home decorated for Christmas.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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- C-SPAN Video: ‘Perspectives on D-Day’ by Susan Eisenhower<\/a><\/li>\n
- Gettysburg College 80th Anniversary D-Day Symposium Agenda<\/a><\/li>\n
- Annual Wreath Laying and Convocation<\/a><\/li>\n