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2008 civics test · Question 82 of 100 · American History: Recent American History and Other Important Historical Information
Before he was President, Eisenhower was a general. What war was he in?
Answer
- World War II
This question is from the 2008 test, which is only for people who filed Form N-400 before October 20, 2025. If you filed on or after that date, study the 2025 test instead: see the 128 questions for the 2025 test.
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