Dwight D. Eisenhower

Dwight D. Eisenhower (HM1NGY)

Location: Gettysburg, PA 17325 Adams County
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Country: United States of America
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N 39° 50.12', W 77° 13.886'

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1890-1969

After leaving the White House in 1861, former President and Commanding General Dwight David Eisenhower retired to his permanent Gettysburg home. The adjacent building, located on the campus of Gettysburg College at 300 Carlisle Street, was used by General Eisenhower as an office until his death in 1969. Here, General Eisenhower wrote 4 volumes of memoirs and was consulted by his own government, foreign dignitaries, aspiring political candidates, authors and students of this and other colleges.
The former president was a good friend of Gettysburg College during his lifetime and served as commencement speaker, trustee, honorary degree recipient and honorary chairman of the Board of Associates.
The General's presence on the Gettysburg College campus was an affirmation of his commitment to and confidence in youth and education.
General Eisenhower's achievements are widely recognized and appreciated by the American public. Gettysburg college honors this man and the role he played in shaping our nation.
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Date Added Tuesday, September 1st, 2015 at 9:02am PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)18S E 309060 N 4411863
Decimal Degrees39.83533333, -77.23143333
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 39° 50.12', W 77° 13.886'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds39° 50' 7.2" N, 77° 13' 53.16" W
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Area Code(s)717
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 300 Carlisle St, Gettysburg PA 17325, US
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