Eisenhower Library

The vault opens in 3 weeks! 🏦 See rare @USNatArchives docs (Louisiana Purchase, Brown v. Board, etc.) at the @IkeLibrary in Abilene, KS. June 2–July 5. eisenhowerlibrary.gov #OpeningTheVault #America250 @visitabilene @EisenhowerFound

Ida Eisenhower raised six successful sons—including President Dwight "Ike" Eisenhower. When asked if she was proud of her famous son, she famously replied: "Which one do you mean?" Happy Mother's Day from the Eisenhower Library! 💖 #HappyMothersDay #IkeLife @USNatArchives

Witness history firsthand at @IkeLibrary! 🏛️ Starting June 02, the Act of Military Surrender and other historic documents will be featured in our landmark exhibit, "Opening the Vault." 📜✨ Do not miss this unique opportunity to see history up close! 🇺🇸🤝 @EisenhowerFound

History comes alive! ✨ "The Well-Lit Shadow" a #FREE original play inspired by @IkeLibrary archives by @KStateArtSci for #America250. 🎭Abilene performances: May 22, 23, 24. 🎟️Reserve your seat now: Reserve a Seat eventbrite.com/e/the-well-lit… #IkeLibrary #TheWellLitShadow #KState

#NationalNursesDay President Eisenhower awards the Medal of Freedom to Mademoiselle de Galard-Terraube, French nurse, heroine of Dien Bien Phu. The ceremony took place on the White House steps. [EPL 72-985. July 29, 1954] #IkeLife #IkesWork @USNatArchives

🎉Happy Public Service Recognition Week!🎉 We love being "Stewards of the Legacy" @IkeLibrary! Want to connect your story to our amazing collection? See what researchers are saying: youtube.com/watch?v=oMs9m-… Plan your trip today! #PSRW2026 #PublicService #Archives @USNatArchives

Here's a fun story from the Archives! #Ike announced plans for a science satellite in 1955. Shop-Rite exec was ready for space commerce requesting "lease space" on the first U.S. satellite & "parking spots for at least 500 space ships"? 🚀🛒😂 #StarWarsDay #MayThe4thBeWithYou

#MamieMonday #OTD 1953, Mamie is presented a box of chocolates from members of the Girl Guards of the @SalvationArmyUS. Ceremony took place at the White House. May 4, 1953 #IkeLife #WeLoveMamie @USNatArchives

#OnThisDay in 1962, Ike & Mamie walked through the doors of the Eisenhower Presidential Library building. It was Dedication Day. Ike chose May 1st in honor of his mother's birthday. 64 years later, we are still here. Come see us. #OTD #IkeLife #IkesWork @USNatArchives

"Freedom under law is like the air we breathe. People take it for granted and are unaware of it--until they are deprived of it. " President Eisenhower Remarks on the Observance of Law Day, 4/30/58 Full transcript: presidency.ucsb.edu/documents/stat… #IkeLife #LawDay

Happy birthday, Ida! Ike shares several stories and memories of his mother in his autobiography "At Ease. " The chapter titled "Life with Mother" begins on page 76. It's easy to see she was an incredible influence and a force within the family. estore.archives.gov/eisenhower/pro… #IkeLife

Happy #InternationalDanceDay! In December 1959, Ike began a "Peace and Friendship in Freedom" journey. 22,000 miles. 11 nations. 3 weeks. The world speaks many languages. It has always known how to dance. #IkeLife @USNatArchives #goodwill [Clip segment: EL-MP16-136]

#MamieMonday Mamie (far left) with her family and relatives riding mules in Cheyenne Canyon, Colorado. c. 1900 #IkeLife #WeLoveMamie [EPL 65-587]

Hey, it's #WorldBookDay! Need to add some more options to your collection? We've got books! Stop by our gift shop and get your read on! #IkeLife

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Ike was a kid from Abilene who loved the outdoors! He fished. He hunted. He camped and cooked over open fires. Beyond visiting the museum and boyhood home, the @IkeLibrary 22-acre campus offers a fantastic walking path! So this #EarthDay join us outside! #IkeLife #EarthDay

The US formally ended German occupation 71 years ago #OTD in 1955. Ike had accepted Germany's unconditional surrender as Supreme Allied Commander. 10 years later as #POTUS he saw that same nation join NATO, return to sovereignty, and begin rebuilding a democracy. #IkeLife #OTD

Mamie managed 27 households in 37 years of military life. As #FLOTUS, she knew manage a complex staff, host heads of state, and project warmth under pressure. @visitabilene and learn more about Mamie at the @IkeLibrary! #IkeLife #MamieMonday

⚠ TRAFFIC NOTICE: Saturday 4/18/2026 until 1 p.m. 🚸Shared Road: Drivers will share the road with runners and walkers. Use extreme caution. ⛔Access: Traffic cones/barricades will be along Highway 15. Navigate carefully around markers to access our parking area. @visitabilene

73 years ago today, Ike stood before a room full of newspaper editors and said something no one expected. The speech became known as "The Chance for Peace." This speech is worth reading in full. Visit the eisenhowerlibrary.gov archives. #IkeLife #OTD #America250 #CrossOfIron