A Conversation about John Eisenhower

A Conversation about John Eisenhower

The public is invited to join a conversation about Dwight Eisenhower's son, the late historian John S. D. Eisenhower. The event is set for Thursday, March 26 at 7 p.m. in the Visitors Center Auditorium.

Mary Jean Eisenhower and Dr. Mitch Yockelson will share stories of John's life and literary works in a conversation moderated by Tim Rives, Deputy Director of the Eisenhower Presidential Library.

Mary Jean Eisenhower is the youngest daughter of John Eisenhower and currently resides in the Kansas City area. Born while her grandfather was President, Mary was christened in the Blue Room of the White House. She lived with her family in Pennsylvania near her grandparents until John Eisenhower's appointment as U.S. Ambassador to Belgium, where Mary would spend three years. Mary was associated with People to People International for many years, an organization founded by President Eisenhower. Mary was most recently People to People's President and Chief Executive Officer. She is the recipient of many honors and honorary degrees, including the Knight of Peace Award from the International University in Assisi, Italy, and an Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters from both Park University and William Jewell College in Missouri.

Mitch Yockelson is an archivist at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) where he works in the Office of the Inspector General as a member of the Archival Recovery Team (ART). Additionally, he teaches history at the United States Naval Academy and military history at Norwich University. Mitch leads tours to World War I and World War II battlefields for clients such as National Geographic Expeditions, Smithsonian Institution Residents Associate Program and the New York Times. He has appeared on 60 Minutes, PBS, the History Channel and the Pentagon Channel and has been quoted in the New York Times, Washington Post and the Wall Street Journal.
   
Mitch received a B.S. from Frostburg State University, an M.A. from George Mason University and a Ph.D. from the Royal Military College of Science, Cranfield University, United Kingdom.

Several of John Eisenhower's books will be available in the gift shop for purchase. The titles include The Bitter Woods: The Battle of the Bulge, General Ike: A Personal Reminiscence, and American General: The Life and Times of William Tecumseh Sherman.

The Eisenhower Presidential Library, Museum and Boyhood Home, a nonpartisan federal institution, is part of the Presidential Libraries network operated by the National Archives and Records Administration. Presidential Libraries promote understanding of the presidency and the American experience. We preserve and provide access to historical materials, support research, and create interactive programs and exhibits that educate and inspire.

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