David Dwight Eisenhower Nationality United States Political party Republican Spouse Mamie Doud Eisenhower Children Doud Dwight Eisenhower, John Sheldon David Doud Eisenhower Alma mater U.S. Military Academy West Point , New York , United States Occupation Soldier Religion Presbyterian Signature Military service Service/branch United States Army Years of service 1915–1953, 1961–1969 Rank General of the