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11. Apr. 2012 · July 1, 1916: Ike and Mamie were married at noon in the Doud family home in Denver--the same day Ike received his first army promotion. They had a ten-day honeymoon, spending the first days in Colorado, then a few days visiting the Eisenhower family in Abilene, Kansas. September 24, 1917: Their first son, Doud Dwight Eisenhower, was born.
Following President Eisenhower’s heart attack in September of 1955, Mamie became involved in raising awareness about heart health and promoting scientific research in this area, assuming the role of national chairmanship of the American Heart Association’s fundraising drive. She also supported and raised funds for army widows.
In 1961 the Eisenhowers returned to Gettysburg for eight years of contented retirement together. After her husband's death in 1969, Mamie continued to live on the farm, devoting more of her time to her family and friends. Mamie Eisenhower died on November 1, 1979. She is buried beside her husband in a small chapel on the grounds of the ...
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2. Apr. 2014 · Mamie Eisenhower continued to live on the farm, devoting her time to family and friends before her death on November 1, 1979. She is buried beside her husband in a small chapel on the grounds of ...
29. März 2016 · Find out about the life and influence of Mamie Eisenhower, a First Lady known for her incredible hospitality, in this video. #BiographySubscribe for more fro...
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Mamie Eisenhower never earned a paycheck for working outside the home, but she had a full-time job for most of her life. “Ike was my career,” she declared. She embraced her role as military wife and devoted much of her energy to helping her husband by making their many residences feel like home. In 1953, she took on a new responsibility for ...
