Breyer noted the additional symbolism that Eisenhower sent troops from the 101st Airborne division in Fort Campbell, KY, who were known to most Americans then as the heroes of the Battle of the Bulge in World War II.  

Breyer noted the additional symbolism that Eisenhower sent troops from the 101st Airborne division in Fort Campbell, KY, who were known to most Americans then as the heroes of the Battle of the Bulge in World War II.