John Eisenhower

1922–2013 (age 91)

soldier and diplomat

Biography

John Eisenhower served his country as both soldier and diplomat, carrying forward a family tradition of commitment to the nation while building his own legacy as a thoughtful military officer and ambassador.

He balanced duty with intellect, writing eloquently about history and cultivating transatlantic friendships, and he rests at West Point Cemetery among fellow patriots.

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