Eisenhower National Historic Site

General Eisenhower with the 101st Airborne Division
June 5, 1944

Perhaps the most widely published photograph of General Eisenhower in World War II, this U.S. Army Signal Corps photo was taken around 8:30 p.m. on the eve of D-Day, June 5, 1944. It shows Eisenhower talking with First Lieutenant Wallace Strobel, Company E, 502nd Regiment, 101st Airborne Division. Ike had gone to Greenham Common Airfield in England that evening to see the men off. The paratroopers of the 101st Division were among the first Allies to land in France the next day. Heavy casualties were expected. A soldier in the crowd yelled out, “Now quit worrying General, we’ll take care of this thing for you.”

ENHS # 1904 and Abilene # 65-325



General Eisenhower with the 101st Airborne Division June 5, 1944 Perhaps the most widely published photograph of General Eisenhower in World War II, this U.S. Army Signal Corps photo was taken around 8:30 p.m. on the eve of D-Day, June 5, 1944. It shows Eisenhower talking with First Lieutenant Wallace Strobel, Company E, 502nd Regiment, 101st Airborne Division. Ike had gone to Greenham Common Airfield in England that evening to see the men off. The paratroopers of the 101st Division were among the first Allies to land in France the next day. Heavy casualties were expected. A soldier in the crowd yelled out, “Now quit worrying General, we’ll take care of this thing for you.” ENHS # 1904 and Abilene # 65-325
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