The famous World War II general who later served as president of the United States was Dwight D. Eisenhower. As Supreme Commander of the Allied Expeditionary Forces in Europe, he played a key role in the planning and execution of the D-Day invasion. His leadership during the war earned him national prominence, and he later served as the 34th president from 1953 to 1961. Eisenhower's presidency focused on domestic stability and the management of the Cold War, shaping American politics for years to come.