Victory Gardens: Then & Now
Event Description
Victory Gardens: Then & Now
During World War II, 20 million Victory Gardens were planted in the United States to help feed our troops and relieve food shortages here at home. Urban, suburban, and rural communities all came together in this shared e๏ฌort. Little did they know, but Victory Gardens did much more than provide food. They provided many benefits to our environment, as well, that we can continue doing today!
๐ผ ๐ฟ๐๐๐ ๐ผ๐๐ Campaign Advances
The ๐ผ ๐ฟ๐๐๐ ๐ผ๐๐ Capital Campaign has taken a significant step forward with the addition of two major supporters to our growing list of lead donors. These commitments join the Sunderland Foundation of Overland Park, Kansas, and the Eisenhower Foundationโs Board of Directors in supporting our mission to honor Dwight D. Eisenhowerโs legacy.
Follow Heidi as she shows you around the famous house where President Eisenhower worked and lived.
Ever wonder what it would be like to live at the White House? Heidi will show you around the famous house where President Eisenhower worked and lived. Who was Heidi? Heidi was the First Dog of the U.S. and a beloved member of the Eisenhower family. Using primary sources and activities, students will explore President Eisenhower's White House.
Program Length:
50
Program Group:
Meet Ike
Do with less -- so they'll have enough!
Poster: 'Do with less -- so they'll have enough!' Office of War Information Poster No. 37. Size: 28 in H x 22 in W Many posters were produced during World War II to instill in the people a sense of patriotism and to encourage all Americans to help with the war effort. The posters called upon every American to endure the personal sacrifice and domestic adjustments on the home front needed to win the war.
Civil Defense All Purpose Survival Crackers
An early version of the survival cracker project was launched in 1955 by President Eisenhowerโs Federal Civil Defense Administration. Named โGrandmaโs Pantry,โ under the justification that Grandma was always prepared for unexpected company, the program called for each household to have a ready supply of food and water in case of attack. In response, the Eisenhower administration looked to develop a food that was nutritious, cheap, easy to eat, shelf-stable, and reproducible on a mass scale.
Emergency Drinking Water
Under the threat of nuclear war, Americans were encouraged to build fall out shelters and stockpile supplies to survive underground. This can reads: 'Property of US Govt.; Contents 10-10 1/2 oz; Emergency Drinking Water; Contract No NY 73669-62; Spec No MIL-15117B; H&M Packing Corporation; Glendale California.' It measures approximately 4.875 inches high and has a diameter of 2.688 inches.
Chance for Peace
Shortly after the death of Joseph Stalin, President Dwight D. Eisenhower delivered this powerful speech before the American Society for Newspaper Editors. Commonly known as the "Cross of Iron" speech, it remains one of his most significant addresses on international relations and the pursuit of global peace.
Eisenhower Warns of a Military Industrial Complex in Farewell Address
On January 17, 1961, from the Oval Office, President Dwight D. Eisenhower delivered his farewell address to the American people. This speech, marking the conclusion of his two-term presidency, remains one of the most influential and prophetic addresses in U.S. history.