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"The proudest thing I can claim is that I am from Abilene."
- Dwight D. Eisenhower

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10/27/2026

Happy National Civics Day! ✨
What better way to get engaged than by exploring the top accomplishments of the Eisenhower Administration? Step inside history and see primary source letters, speeches, and documents defining Ike’s legacy in our "Ike’s Work" exhibit!
📍 Plan your visit: eisenhowerlibrary.gov

It’s ! 🌸On October 26, 1959, President Dwight D. Eisenhower and First Lady Mamie Eisenhower hosted a State Dinner at th...
10/26/2026

It’s ! 🌸

On October 26, 1959, President Dwight D. Eisenhower and First Lady Mamie Eisenhower hosted a State Dinner at the White House in honor of President Sekou Touré of Guinea.

As First Lady, Mamie was renowned for her gracious hospitality and dedication to hosting official gatherings and heads of state at the White House with elegance and warmth.

📷 Photo: EPL 67-316-1

“Everything that we do must be forward-looking, not backward… Let’s don’t look back … let’s look ahead and see where we’...
10/24/2026

“Everything that we do must be forward-looking, not backward… Let’s don’t look back … let’s look ahead and see where we’re going.” — President Dwight D. Eisenhower, October 24, 1956

On this day in 1956, President Eisenhower joined Mamie Eisenhower at Broadcast House (WTOP) in Washington, DC, for a special CBS campaign telecast titled "The Women Ask the President."
During the broadcast, President Eisenhower met with a panel of seven women—including a teacher, small business owner, farmer, mother of 12, and political volunteer—answering their questions about the nation's future.
📖 Read the quote context on pages 21 & 22 and explore the full transcript online:
Full transcript:
https://www.eisenhowerlibrary.gov/sites/default/files/research/online-documents/women-in-the-1950s/1956-10-24.pdf
[📸EPL 72-1958-1, 2, 8]

✈️ in 1956, President Dwight D. Eisenhower presented the prestigious Harmon Trophy to pioneering French aviatrix Jacqu...
10/23/2026

✈️ in 1956, President Dwight D. Eisenhower presented the prestigious Harmon Trophy to pioneering French aviatrix Jacqueline Auriol at the White House! Known for her legendary friendly rivalry with American pilot Jacqueline Cochran, Auriol won the Harmon Trophy four times during her incredible aviation career. 🏆
Photo: EPL 72-1951-5

It’s ! 🌸In October 1956, First Lady Mamie Eisenhower joined President Eisenhower on an extensive 5-day, 5,850-mile camp...
10/19/2026

It’s ! 🌸

In October 1956, First Lady Mamie Eisenhower joined President Eisenhower on an extensive 5-day, 5,850-mile campaign tour aboard the Columbine III across crucial states.
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📷 Photos:
• 72-1947-3: President and Mrs. Eisenhower boarding the Columbine III at Washington Airport (October 16, 1956)
• 72-1947-17: Shaking hands with supporters after departing the Columbine III (October 18, 1956)
• 72-1947-22: Mamie Eisenhower acknowledging girls dressed up to promote Douglas McKay's U.S. Senate campaign (October 18, 1956)

🚧🔨Planning a visit? Here's what to know this fall: 🏠 Boyhood Home tours are paused for a maintenance project. We expect ...
10/16/2026

🚧🔨Planning a visit? Here's what to know this fall:
🏠 Boyhood Home tours are paused for a maintenance project. We expect tours to resume in late November, and we'll share an update when they're back.
🚻 Starting Monday, October 19, restrooms in the Visitors Center will be closed for renovation.
🏦Please begin your visit at the Museum, where you'll find tickets and restrooms. The Visitors Center and gift shop remain open! 🎁
Thank you for your patience as we care for these spaces.

📜 From the archives: On October 15, 1956, President Dwight D. Eisenhower directed the Atomic Energy Commission and the D...
10/15/2026

📜 From the archives:
On October 15, 1956, President Dwight D. Eisenhower directed the Atomic Energy Commission and the Department of Commerce to construct the world’s first nuclear-powered merchant ship, the NS Savannah. Envisioned as a key part of his "Atoms for Peace" initiative, the vessel served as a floating laboratory to demonstrate the peaceful application of atomic energy in ocean transportation and international trade.


[📸Photo: EPL 72-1943-1 President Eisenhower meets with Sinclair Weeks, Lewis Strauss, Clarence Morse, Commander Edward Beach, and General K. E. Fields concerning the Atomic Merchant Ship on October 15, 1956. ]

10/15/2026
in 1956: ⚖️On October 15, 1956, President Dwight D. Eisenhower appointed Judge William J. Brennan Jr. to fill a key va...
10/15/2026

in 1956: ⚖️
On October 15, 1956, President Dwight D. Eisenhower appointed Judge William J. Brennan Jr. to fill a key vacancy on the U.S. Supreme Court. Prior to his appointment, Brennan served as an associate justice on the New Jersey Supreme Court.
Here is a quick look at his path to confirmation:
Oct 15, 1956: Received a recess appointment by President Eisenhower.
Jan 14, 1957: Formally nominated for the Supreme Court seat.
Mar 19, 1957: Confirmed by the United States Senate.
📸 EPL 72-1927-2
President Eisenhower posed on the White House steps alongside the Justices of the Supreme Court

10/14/2026

Happy birthday to Dwight D. Eisenhower, born in 1890! 🎈From Allied Commander to the 34th President, his story lives on in the records preserved by the Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum in Kansas, a part of the US National Archives system.

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200 SE 4th Street
Abilene, KS
67410

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Tuesday 9am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 4:30pm
Thursday 9am - 4:30pm
Friday 9am - 4:30pm
Saturday 9am - 4:30pm
Sunday 9am - 4:30pm

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