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Eisenhower National Historic SiteMain entrance to Eisenhower Farm
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Eisenhower National Historic Site
Trees and Shrubs
Swamp White Oak at Eisenhower NHS
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Swamp White Oak at Eisenhower NHS

While the park encompasses aproximateley 690 acres, only 10 of these acres are forested. The forests on the park consist of secondary growth deciduous forest with typical tree species including oak and hickory, which are common to the Appalachian area. Common understory species include spicebush, black cherry, and white ash.

Related Information:
Vegetation Classification and mapping at Gettysburg National Military Park and Eisenhower National Historic Site, 2006

Inventory of Plant Species of Special Concern at Gettysburg National Military Park and Eisenhower National Historic Site, 2006
Eisenhower and tank, Camp Meade 1919  

Did You Know?
Major Eisenhower and Col. George Patton were reprimanded by their army superiors for advocating revolutionary tank tactics in the early 20s. These were the same tactics employed with such success by the German army in the early years of WWII.

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Last Updated: December 18, 2006 at 12:44 EST