Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial

The Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial in Washington, D.C., honors the 34th U.S. president on a 1.6-hectare (4-acre) site between the National Air and Space Museum and the Department of Education. Here you'll see larger-than-life bronze statues by sculptor Sergey Eylanbekov that depict Eisenhower's life in three scenes: as a boy, as Supreme Commander in World War II, and as president. The sculptures are paired with sandstone panels bearing inscriptions. In the background, a 136-meter-long (446-foot), 18-meter-high (59-foot) illuminated woven stainless steel tapestry, which recalls Pointe du Hoc, dominates the scene. Designed by Frank Gehry and opened in 2020, the memorial combines historical tribute with modern architecture and offers a striking look into the president's story.