The 34th President of the United States was Dwight D. Eisenhower, commonly known as 'Ike' and 'DDE'. Eisenhower was a five-star general in the United States Army during World War II and served as Supreme Commander of the Allied Forces in Europe. He was elected President in 1952 and served two terms until 1961. He is remembered for his leadership in ending the Korean War, launching the Space Race, and promoting Atoms for Peace.