1890 – Born in Denison, Texas

1916– Marries Mamie Geneva Doud

1917 – Son Doud born

1922 – Son John born

1944– Leads the Allied invasion of Europe

1952 – Elected President of the United States

1955 – holds a summit with the leaders of Britain, France, and Russia to discuss the recent development of the hydrogen bomb by both Russia and the United States

1956 – Wins re-election for President

1969 – Dies on March 28th following a long illness