The object of this paper is to look into the rise of Dwight D. Eisenhower through the military ranks and to analyze what made him successful to the point that he became America’s most sought after President. History shows that he had a normal upbringing and that he was only average throughout his college years, leaving the impression that he was just an average person. The primary research question that this paper will seek to answer is: what experiences along his lifetime made Dwight D. Eisenhower a success on both a military and political front? This paper will examine the traits, characteristics, personality and prowess of President Ike from the beginning of his military career, through his rise to General of the Army and his massively