Advent calendars became popular in the United States, mainly thanks to President Dwight Eisenhower, who had a picture published of himself and his grandchildren enjoying one during Christmas time.
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Fun Fact: Eisenhower and The Interstate Creation
While not the first to dream of the interstate system, Dwight Eisenhower was the president who made it a reality. He got behind the project as he traveled across country around World War 1 and saw roads that were nice and some roads that were practically non-existent
Fun Fact: Dwight Eisenhower’s Not Flattering Nickname
Since Ike was a play on his last name, Dwight Eisenhower and his brothers went by Ike at some point in time. The nickname that stuck for the future president? Ugly Ike.
Fun Fact: How Camp David Got Its Name
Camp David is named after both Dwight D. Eisenhower’s father and grandson who were both named David.
Fun Fact: David Eisenhower and Julie Nixon
Dwight D. Eisenhower’s grandson David married Richard Nixon’s daughter Julie.