Following World War II, many Americans kept souvenirs of lost loved ones or their time in the war. Many of these articles were stored in boxes or trunks and then tucked away in attics, basements, and garages for decades. In this program, students crucially evaluate a variety of primary sources related to women on the American home front during World War II.
As Nazi tyranny spread across Europe, the Germans and their collaborators persecuted and murdered millions of other people they deemed "inferior" and a threat to the German racial community. In this program, students will learn about the Holocaust through primary source stories of those persecuted and honor them by remembering that each person has a name and a story.
Every aspect of American life was refocused towards the goal of winning the war during World War II, and everyone tried to do their part to support the Allied troops. Students will learn about the propaganda and rationing programs that were a way of life for those on the home front as they examine primary sources and play a fun rationing game.
In this engaging lesson, students are introduced to the history of Veterans Day, the importance of honoring veterans, and the service of World War II veterans. Through the "Hello Heroes" letter-writing project, they write thoughtful, personal letters to World War II veterans, expressing gratitude and asking questions about their military experiences. The activity emphasizes the value of service, helps students develop letter-writing skills, and connects them with history as the 80th anniversary of D-Day approaches.
A new Eisenhower Presidential Library monument sign was unveiled on Dwight D. Eisenhower’s birthday, October 14. Spearheaded by Nicholas Platt and supported by the Eisenhower Foundation Board of Directors, the sign will serve as a welcoming beacon to visitors of the Eisenhower Presidential Library campus for generations.
The sign was manufactured by ADCON, a company based in Fort Collins, Colorado. Representatives from ADCON—Spencer Jorgensen, co-owner, his wife Stephanie, Joshua Lewis, Design Manager, and David Hartsock, Project Manager—were honored guests at the Legacy Gala.
After a two-year hiatus, the annual Eisenhower Legacy Gala returned on October 15, 2022, at the Eisenhower Presidential Library in Abilene, Kansas. This year’s theme, “How Ike Led,” featured keynote speaker Susan Eisenhower, granddaughter of Dwight D. Eisenhower and author of How Ike Led: The Principles Behind Eisenhower’s Biggest Decisions. Gala attendees received autographed copies of the book.
Thanks to a matching gift challenge from the Beach-Edwards Family Foundation and generous donors across the country, this year's Giving Tuesday campaign was the most successful in the Eisenhower Foundation’s history.
The challenge was simple: if the Foundation met its $10,000 goal, the Beach-Edwards Family Foundation would match every dollar up to $10,000. Thanks to the overwhelming support of loyal donors, this goal was not only met in record time but nearly doubled, raising over $29,700.
