Our friend Pam came from Peabody to spend the day playing tourist in Abilene. First stop, the Eisenhower library and family home. Ike was born in Texas, but his family lived here from the time he was eight. He had five brothers (and anoother who died at age 10). The house was considered modest, but compared to Hoover's, I would say it was pretty luxurious!
All of the furnishings are from his family, left the way they were when the last of the family lived here.
There was so much to see and digest in the museum, that I have just included some random pictures.
Mamie got this dress from someone in Hawaii when it became the 50th state to join the union.
Ike played a large part in the start of the space program, which is why a replica of the Friendship 7 is here. It didn't go up till Kennedy was in office.
Mamie was considered quite the fashion conscious woman, so several of her outfits, including hats, shoes and jewelry are on display.
This dummy was used on D-Day. Notice the explosive attached to its back; when it landed it exploded, causing the enemy to think the Allies were in one place and they were actually in another. 
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