Dwight D. EisenhowerDwight D. Eisenhower's strong and experienced leadership in the United States military was the main contribution that allowed him to become one of the greatest presidents and the most successful. Born October 14, 1890, Dwight D. Eisenhower played a leadership role. During high school, he was a leader on the baseball and football fields. After finishing high school, he left school for several years to go to work with his uncle and father at the Bell Springs Creamery and worked as a fireman. He acted as a leader by using his money to help pay for his brother's college tuition. In 1911, Dwight was accepted into the West Point Academy, this was the beginning of his military career that would take him far in his life. At West Point, Dwight graduated in a class that included 59 future generals. Upon graduation, on July 1, 1916, his wedding day, Dwight D. Eisenhower was promoted to first lieutenant. Early in his military career, he had to move from post to post in Texas, Georgia, Maryland, Pennsylvania and New Jersey. During World War I, Dwight was appointed to lead a tank training center at Camp Colt in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. After World War I, he was commissioned as a captain in 1918. After rising through the ranks over the years, he was promoted to major in 1920. After World War I, he was stationed in the Panama Canal Zone with General Fox Conner. While stationed in the Panama Canal Zone, General Conner helped Dwight D. Eisenhower improve his military knowledge and strategies. General Conner encouraged him to attend a very prestigious military school, the Command and General Staff College at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. General Fox Conner wanted Dwight D. Eisenhower to go to school so badly that he...... middle of paper ......rg/presidents/president.asp?PresidentNumber=33>."Dwight D . Eisenhower. "American President: Dwight David Eisenhower. Miller Center, nd Web. May 7, 2014. “Dwight D. Eisenhower.” Bio.com. A&E Networks Television, and Web. May 7, 2014. “Dwight D. Eisenhower.” History.com. A&E Television Networks, and Web. May 7, 2014. "Dwight Eisenhower - World War II - General Eisenhower." About.com Military History. Np, and Web. May 7, 2014. “Presidents: Dwight D. Eisenhower.” PBS. PBS and Web. May 7 2014. .