Congressmen Dan Lungren and Aaron Schock Call for Rejecting Eisenhower Memorial Design

Posted by artscivica on February 28, 2012 · Leave a Comment 

In a bold letter to the National Capital Planning Commission, Congressmen Dan Lungren (CA) and Aaron Schock (IL) have called for rejecting the Frank Gehry’s design for the Eisenhower Memorial.  In doing so, they join Representative Frank Wolf (VA), who also publicly opposes the terrible design.  They also join the entire Eisenhower family, who have … Read more

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Politico: Memorial Design Sparks Monumental Controversy

Posted by artscivica on February 16, 2012 · Leave a Comment 

Politico reported on the opposition to Frank Gehry’s ugly design for the Eisenhower Memorial: Memorial design sparks controversy By: Puja Murgai February 15, 2012 10:49 PM EST How should Dwight D. Eisenhower be remembered? As the Supreme Allied Commander of World War II? As the president of the United States who fostered an era of … Read more

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Congressman Frank Wolf Calls for Rejecting Gehry’s Eisenhower Memorial Design

Posted by artscivica on February 10, 2012 · Leave a Comment 

The Associated Press reports great news for everyone trying to slow down the Eisenhower Memorial freight train:  A Virginia congressman is asking a federal panel to reject an architect’s design for a memorial honoring President Dwight D. Eisenhower in Washington, noting that the World War II general’s family’s objections.In a letter Friday to the National … Read more

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