Eisenhower eulogized as giant of our age in Texas service
President Eisenhower is remembered as a soldier of war and a crusader for peace. The eulogies praise his honor courage integrity and decency as a good man and noble leader. Byron Bryant and other speakers call him a steadfast public figure with a scarred but hopeful world.
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World mourns Eisenhower as nation honors fallen president
President Nixon declared a national day of mourning and ordered the flag at half staff for 30 days after Dwight D. Eisenhower's death. Nixon and Mrs. Nixon attended services and burial plans were announced for Abilene, Kansas, while Eisenhower’s career and wartime leadership were summarized.
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Death Ends Long Vigil for Mamie Eisenhower
Mamie Eisenhower remained at her husband Dwight D. Eisenhower’s bedside as he died shortly after noon Friday. The couple’s son John and his wife Barbara were in the hospital room, as was grandson Dwight David and his bride Julie Nixon Eisenhower. The vigil followed Ike’s long illness since May 1968 at Walter Reed General Hospital.
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Eisenhower's Death Follows Quiet Campus Moment
On the Medical Center grounds the first spring flowers bloomed outside the VIP suite as Eisenhower passed away. The scene shifted quickly to a billiard room's sound, suggesting a wishful calm after the solemn moment.
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Enduring tribute to Eisenhower from President Johnson
President Johnson recalls Dwight Eisenhower’s counsel and friendship and notes America will feel his loss. He and Mrs. Johnson pledge to join New York television networks in extensive coverage of the former president’s death and legacy.
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Praise from Both Parties on Eisenhower Death
Congressmen from both parties mourned General Eisenhower. Sen. George Murphy praised him as guiding from bloodshed to peace and domestic uncertainty to order. Sen. Alan Cranston recalled his warning on the military industrial complex and his service to public security. Rep. Glenard Lipscomb expressed gratitude for having lived in his era.
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Abilene Mourns Ike as Hero and Native Son
Abilene Kansas residents react to the death of Dwight D Eisenhower, longtime boyhood resident and former president. The Eisenhower Museum lowers gifts to half staff and the Belle Springs Creamery prepares to hang crepe as city officials issue an Abilene Regrets resolution.
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