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Eisenhower Memorial news
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January 5, 2018
Eisenhower Memorial hires same contractor behind the African American Museum, Bible Museum
The General Services Administration will pay Clark Construction $75 million for construction and other services.
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November 2, 2017
D.C.’s Eisenhower Memorial breaks ground
Frank Gehry’s new memorial in the nation’s capital will feature bronze statues and a tapestry with an image of Normandy, France
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October 6, 2017
Frank Gehry’s Eisenhower Memorial receives final approval—again
This planned memorial in Washington, D.C., will feature statues of Eisenhower and a tapestry made of stainless steel cables.
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October 6, 2017
NCPC ‘puzzled’ by Eisenhower Memorial design changes, approves project anyway
This Thursday, the NCPC reviewed three design modifications made to the planned Eisenhower Memorial, arrived at with the support of the Eisenhower family. Despite various criticisms, the NCPC voted in approval of the design changes.
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October 6, 2017
Eisenhower Memorial design revisions meet Commission of Fine Arts largely with disapproval
A revised final design of the planned Eisenhower Memorial met with the CFA with much discussion and largely more to be desired for.
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October 6, 2017
Eisenhower Memorial’s revised concept design meeting planned for February 2
The NCPC plans on discussing three design modifications planned for the Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial on February 2. The modifications include revisions to the tapestry image, the sculpture of young Dwight Eisenhower, and the canopy tree plan.
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August 18, 2017
Eisenhower Memorial expected to break ground this fall
The Memorial Commission could proceed with the groundbreaking before all funding is in place.
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September 21, 2016
Eisenhower family finally supports Frank Gehry’s Eisenhower Memorial
After years of legislative battles, criticisms, and design edits, the Eisenhower family will now support Frank Gehry’s design of the Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial. Senator Pat Roberts, Eisenhower Memorial Commission chairman, announced this change.