Dwight D. Eisenhower was the 34th President of the United States, serving from 1953 to 1961. He was a five-star general in the U.S. Army during World War II and played a key role in planning the D-Day invasion of Europe. His leadership helped to shape post-war Europe and establish NATO. Eisenhower's presidency focused on domestic prosperity and the containment of Communism. He initiated the Interstate Highway System and promoted civil rights, although his approach was often cautious. His foreign policy included the Eisenhower Doctrine, which aimed to counter Soviet influence in the Middle East.