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mahatmakanejeeves

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Sat Mar 28, 2026, 09:13 AM Saturday

On this day, Friday, March 28, 1969, Dwight Eisenhower died.

I watched the train carrying his coffin head west out of Charlottesville, Virginia.

Dwight Eisenhower died today 1969:





Tue Apr 8, 2025: On Friday, March 28, 1969, Dwight Eisenhower died.

Thu Mar 28, 2024: On this day, March 28, 1969, Dwight Eisenhower died.

Wed Mar 29, 2023: On March 28, 1969, Dwight Eisenhower died.

Tue Mar 29, 2022: On March 28, 1969, Dwight Eisenhower died.

{edited: not March 29. Hat tip, MyOwnPeace}
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On this day, Friday, March 28, 1969, Dwight Eisenhower died. (Original Post) mahatmakanejeeves Saturday OP
A truly great man. As an Army brat growing up in comradebillyboy Saturday #1

comradebillyboy

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1. A truly great man. As an Army brat growing up in
Sat Mar 28, 2026, 10:05 AM
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the 50s I thought Ike walked on water. As a 78 year old Democrat I still admire the man and his awesome accomplishments.

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