National Memorial · Washington, D.C., United States
Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial
Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial is a national memorial in Washington, D.C., United States, covering 3.4 acres (1.4 ha), established in 2020.
National Memorial · Washington, D.C., United States
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Park facts
| Park type | National Memorial |
|---|---|
| Location | Washington, D.C., United States |
| Area | 3.4 acres (1.4 ha) |
| Established | 2020 |
| Coordinates | 38.8872° N, 77.0194° W |
| Managed by | National Park Service |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial
The Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial is a United States presidential memorial in Washington, D.C. honoring Dwight David Eisenhower, the Supreme Commander of the Allied Forces in Europe during World War II and the 34th president of the United States. Located to the south of the National Mall, the national memorial is set in a park-like plaza, with large columns framing a mesh tapestry depicting the site of the Normandy landings, and sculptures and bas-reliefs arrayed in the park. Architect Frank Gehry designed the memorial and Sergey Eylanbekov sculpted the bronze statues of Eisenhower in various settings.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
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Airports near this park
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- Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) · Washington, United States · 2.6 miles away
- Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) · Dulles, United States · 23.8 miles away
- Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) · Baltimore, United States · 27.4 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial?
Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial is in Washington, D.C., United States (38.8872° N, 77.0194° W).
When was Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial established?
Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial was established in 2020, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial?
Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial covers 3.4 acres (1.4 ha).
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_United_States_National_Park_System_official_units — Wikipedia list of National Park System official units — unit name, state, official designation.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_areas_in_the_United_States_National_Park_System — Wikipedia list of National Park System areas — year established and gross area.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dwight_D._Eisenhower_Memorial — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/ddem/ — Official park page.