A few years after World War II ended, in 1948, Dwight retired from the army. He first worked as president of Columbia University and then as commander of the NATO forces in Europe. Many people asked him to run for president. At first he said no, but in 1952 he decided to run.
(Pacific Coast News)more pics Â» Proof: Bam Margera is not dead (via TMZ) Bam Margera got in a wreck with his Porsche this morning in Pennsylvania, but the Jackass star is not dead, contrary to Internet rumors. He's alive and well, though a bit ticked about his banged up car. Don't Miss: Bam Margera Weeps Over Ryan Dunn's Death at Crash Site Bam MargeraBam Margera Pictures. TMZ reports he got in a collision with a truck. He said: A big truck made a wide turn and smashed the whole left side.
Margera was born in West Chester, Pennsylvania, the son of April (nÃ©e Cole) and Phil Margera. He is the younger brother of Jess Margera and nephew of Vincent Margera. His grandfather nicknamed him Bam at the age of three after his habit of running into walls. He attended East High School and cites friend Chris Raab as his only reason for attending high school.