At a time when every American was asked to make sacrifices for the American war effort, World War II marked the establishment of Dogs for Defense, a program to which families donated their pet dogs to serve in the U.S. military. These four-legged recruits were transformed through training from loving pets into working troops. Students participate in fun activities to learn about the ideal breeds chosen to best fulfill the duties needed to serve in the K-9 Corps.
This program is customized to best fit grades K - 2nd.
At a time when every American was asked to make sacrifices for the American war effort, World War II marked the establishment of Dogs for Defense, a program to which families donated their pet dogs to serve in the U.S. military. These four-legged recruits were transformed through training from loving pets into working troops. Students hear the story of Chips, a real Hero Hound who left the family sofa, entered the battlefield, and returned home a hero. Then they will create their own Hero Hound.
IKEducation consistently delivers programs for the Presidential Primary Source Project, a partnership between Internet2, the National Park Service, and the National Archives and Records Administration. This initiative transports students to significant places that shaped the lives of our nation’s past presidents through engaging online programs.
In February, the Eisenhower Foundation invited its Friends of the Foundation to campus for an exclusive sneak peek of the completed Eisenhower Boyhood Home project. The Home had been closed for tours while undergoing a months-long preservation project, which included a comprehensive exterior restoration along with several maintenance and aesthetic updates to the home’s interior.
In honor of the 70th anniversary of Dwight D. Eisenhower’s first term as President of the United States, the Eisenhower Foundation received a matching gift opportunity. If we could raise $50,000 by March 31st, the funds would be matched dollar-for-dollar by an estate gift given through the Community Foundation of Dickinson County (Abilene, KS) and an anonymous Kansas donor.
Thanks to supporters from across the country, we surpassed this goal, raising over $100,000! These meaningful contributions reflect the deep commitment our donors have to Ike’s legacy.
Ike’s Hometown Hosts: This special program provides transportation assistance to visiting researchers at the Eisenhower Presidential Library. Volunteers are needed to drive researchers to and from the Library in the event of inclement weather and to regional airports, as needed. A nominal stipend will be given for time and fuel.
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