Eisenhower directed the invasions of Africa, Sicily, and Italy and then took command of Supreme Headquarters, Allied Expeditionary Force (SHAEF), in preparation for the invasion of France. After the D-Day landing, he continued to direct the Allied forces through the end of the war. In 1952, he was elected the nation's thirty-fourth president; he was reelected in 1956.
General Dwight D. Eisenhower
The Statue of General Dwight D. Eisenhower was unveiled in June 2004 and is on permanent display in the Capitol Rotunda. Senator Pat Roberts said, "I can think of no better place for President Eisenhower's statue to reside... He was the leader of the greatest generation and this will allow people visiting the heart of the Capitol to reflect on his contributions to our nation."