Dwight Eisenhower inspires me because he learns how to manage his own internal conflicts which would otherwise mar his character. I struggle constantly with my emotions, and I embarrass myself by crying over foolish mistakes. Since character depends on experiences, I find it interesting that Eisenhower has a similar childhood to my own. Eisenhower’s parents raise him in a strict environment. In their house, the Eisenhower family allows “no drinking, card playing or dancing” (Brooks 50). His mother provides a religious background in his childhood. My parents raised me in a home with no drinking or swearing, and we all attend church regularly. The death of his brother always reminds Eisenhower of life’s frailty (51). Likewise, my experience with
