On June 6, 1944 the Supreme Allied Commander, Dwight D. Eisenhower led an invasion into France that ended up turning the tide of World War II in favor of the Allies. Less than a year later, the Nazis surrendered, ending hostilities in Europe. Eisenhower eventually returned home to the USA and to his hometown of Abilene, Kansas for a hero's welcome. But that was not the end of his service!  He would become the first Supreme Allied Commander of NATO to help stabilize and rebuild war-torn Europe. Plus, Eisenhower became the 34th President of the United States in 1953 serving two terms until 1961. He guided the buildup of America's new global military posture including the design and builid of the U.S. Interstate Highway system.  During his tenure as U.S. President, he enforced the integration of public schools decreed by the 1954 Brown v. Board of Education decision of the Supreme Court including sending in U.S. Army troops to escort African American students into their new high school in Little Rock, Arkansas.  "Ike's" defeat of the Nazis to win WWII and his leadership to advance the civil rights of all Americans, including African Americans, makes him a HOSS indeed! The Eagle Hoss & Hound podcast is a platform for respect. Respect for the Eagle - the individual with a service background (including spouses). Respect for the Hoss - the Social Integrity Hero from our American past. Plus, the Hound - the common #AmericanMutt - you and me. Follow @EagleIMBUED - J.D. Collier