Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial Controversy
Susan Eisenhower, along with the rest of her family, has stated her opposition to architect Frank Gehry's proposed design for the Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial. She objects to the negative symbolism associated with the 80-foot high metal curtains and takes issue with the design's overall depiction of President Eisenhower as a young boy rather than a man. In her testimony to Congress on the matter, she said, "The Eisenhower Memorial can and should be a reflection, not only of Eisenhower's lifetime achievements, and the challenging and dangerous times in which he led us; it should also be anthem to our national purpose."
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