Who was president in 1956?

Dwight David Eisenhower was the President of the United States in 1956. Dwight "Ike" Eisenhower was the 34th President of the United States from 1953 January 20 to 1961 January 20. He succeeded Harry S. Truman as president. read more

The United States presidential election of 1956 was the 43rd quadrennial presidential election, held on Tuesday, November 6, 1956. The popular incumbent President, Republican Dwight D. Eisenhower, successfully ran for re-election. read more

United States presidential election of 1956, American presidential election held on Nov. 6, 1956, in which incumbent Republican Pres. Dwight D. Eisenhower defeated Democrat Adlai E. Stevenson. It was the second consecutive election in which Stevenson lost to Eisenhower. read more