Symbolism, Setting, and Objects from Eisenhower: Soldier and President

Object Descriptions

This section provides a short description of all the major objects in the book. This can be printed out as a study guide for students, used as a "key" for leading a class discussion, or you can jump to the quiz/homework section to find worksheets that incorporate these descriptions into a variety of question formats.

Objects

Abliene, Kansas - This place was where Eisenhower lived from his youth until he went to college.

West Point Military Academy - This place was known for military training.

Fort Sam Houston, Texas - This place was where Eisenhower met his wife and had his first son.

Panama Canal Zone - This place was where an army was built and a budget was balanced.

Camp Meade, Maryland - This was the place where the 301st Tank Battalion's leader was stationed.

Columbia University - This place was where Eisenhower worked when he decided to...
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