Dwight D. Eisenhower learned early to work hard. He attended West Point and launched a military career.During World War II, he led Allied forces to success in both North Africa and Normandy, France.Returning to the U.S. a war hero, Eisenhower won the presidential election in 1952.Ike, as he was nicknamed, was immensely popular, and his personality, character, and courage led him to great things.