What’s On The Menu: The Favorite Foods of 22 Former and Current World Leaders (8 of 12)

Harry Truman

Harry S. Truman, a president with a penchant for familiar flavors, embodied the essence of Midwestern cuisine. True to his roots, Truman’s palate gravitated towards his mother’s beloved fried chicken and Missouri cornbread drizzled with sorghum molasses. Despite occasional indulgences in well-done steaks, his heart yearned for simpler fare, finding solace in the comforting embrace of chicken and dumplings, a dish redolent of nostalgic home cooking and cherished memories.

Dwight Eisenhower

World War II hero Dwight D. Eisenhower was hardly known for being pretentious when it came to his dining preferences. Despite grand state dinners, Ike, as he was nicknamed, indulged in simpler pleasures. He enjoyed hearty breakfasts and was a notorious nut enthusiast, reportedly buying hazelnuts and pecans by the barrel. But what he loved more than anything was his beloved wife Mamie’s “Million Dollar Fudge,” which featured chocolate, nuts, and marshmallows.