On this day in history, June 25, 1942, Eisenhower is appointed supreme commander of Allied Forces in Europe
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Dwight D. Eisenhower was promoted to lead the U.S. forces in Europe on this day in history, June 25, 1942. Shortly after, he would be named a lieutenant general.
"He concluded with a prayer for peace ‘in the goodness of time.’" "He urged the necessity of maintaining an adequate military strength, but cautioned that vast, long-continued military expenditures could breed potential dangers." Christine Rousselle is a lifestyle reporter with Fox News Digital.
After graduating with the West Point class of 1915, Eisenhower was stationed in Texas as a second lieutenant.
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