Louis Galambos -- editor of The Papers of Dwight David Eisenhower -- talks about the evolution of Ike’s leadership style from a West Point cadet to president of the United States. Watch on Sunday night at 8pm ET on C-SPAN 3. | American History TV | Facebook

Dwight D. Eisenhower Supreme Commander of the Allied Forces in Europe Before he was President, Dwight D. Eisenhower carried the weight of the free world on his shoulders. As Supreme Commander of the Allied Forces in Europe, he led millions into the most decisive battle of World War II. On D-Day, when failure was possible and fear was real, Eisenhower chose courage over comfort. He believed unity could defeat tyranny and that leadership meant responsibility, not glory. His message still echoes to