Pres. Eisenhower and wife Mamie leave DC for their farm in Gettysburg, PA for 6 weeks of convalescence and also celebrat

President Eisenhower returns to Washington from Denver and plans to convalesce in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. The town welcomes him and Mrs. Eisenhower, who celebrates her 59th birthday. The President recalls Mrs. Eisenhower's decision to retire in Gettysburg, and they proceed to their farm home. The President greets the crowd from his limousine, marking their arrival as Gettysburg's first citizens.

Where did President Eisenhower return from before heading to Gettysburg?

• Los Angeles

• Denver

• Chicago

• New York

How long is the drive from the Capitol to Gettysburg?

• Two hours and 21 minutes

• Three hours

• Two hours

• One hour and 30 minutes

What special occasion was celebrated for Mrs. Eisenhower upon their arrival in Gettysburg?

• Their son's graduation

• Her 59th birthday

• Her 60th birthday

• Their wedding anniversary

What significant decision did Mrs. Eisenhower make in 1918?

• To move to New York

• To make Gettysburg their retirement home

• To start a new business

• To write a book

How did President Eisenhower acknowledge the crowd in Gettysburg?

• By sending a letter

• By shaking hands

• By waving from the car

• By giving a speech