United States Army general, military historian, diplomat
John S. D. Eisenhower
Eisenhower in 1990
45th United States Ambassador to Belgium
In office May 14, 1969 – September 28, 1971
President
Richard Nixon
Preceded by
Ridgway B. Knight
Succeeded by
Robert Strausz-Hupe
Personal details
Born
John Sheldon Doud Eisenhower
(1922-08-03)August 3, 1922 Denver, Colorado, U.S.
Died
December 21, 2013(2013-12-21) (aged 91) Trappe, Maryland, U.S.
Resting place
West Point Cemetery
Political party
Republican
Spouses
Barbara Thompson
(m. 1947; div. 1986)
Joanne Thompson
(m. 1988)
Children
David
Anne
Susan
Mary
Parents
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Mamie Doud
Alma mater
United States Military Academy (BS) Columbia University (MA) United States Army Command and General Staff College (MMAS)
Military service
Branch/service
United States Army
Years of service
1944–1963 (active) 1963–1974 (reserve)
Rank
Brigadier general
Commands
Company D, 1st Battalion, 5th Infantry Regiment
Company D, 1st Battalion, 16th Infantry Regiment
1st Battalion, 30th Infantry Regiment
Battles/wars
World War II
Korean War
Awards
Bronze Star Medal
Army Commendation Medal
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John Sheldon Doud Eisenhower (August 3, 1922 – December 21, 2013) was a United States Army officer, diplomat, and military historian. He was the second son of President Dwight D. Eisenhower and First Lady Mamie Eisenhower. His military career spanned from before, during, and after his father's presidency, and he left active duty in 1963 and then retired in 1974. From 1969 to 1971, Eisenhower served as United States Ambassador to Belgium during the administration of President Richard Nixon, who was previously his father's vice president and also father to Eisenhower's daughter-in-law.
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