BRINGING IKE HOME: WHAT’S NEXT FOR THE NATIONAL EISENHOWER MEMORIAL

TOPIC:          BRINGING IKE HOME: WHAT’S NEXT FOR THE

NATIONAL EISENHOWER MEMORIAL

Newsmaker Panel:

·         Brigadier General Carl Reddel, USAF (Ret.), Executive Director, Eisenhower Memorial Commission

·         Victoria Tigwell, Deputy Executive Director, Eisenhower Memorial Commission

·         Daniel J. Feil, Executive, Eisenhower Memorial Commission

Frank Gehry’s design for the National Eisenhower Memorial has been the subject of criticism and controversy and has been attacked by classical design proponents.  Yet late last year the design received preliminary approvals from both of the federal agencies charged with reviewing and approving the design. 

What is the true story behind building Ike’s memorial?

Learn how a national memorial honoring one of America’s greatest military and political leaders -- and designed by one of the preeminent architects of the 21st Century -- has remained on track and is moving toward completion.

How has the design evolved? What is its’ current status?  What’s next for the National Eisenhower Memorial?

This NPC Newsmakers news conference is scheduled for Thursday, April 23, at 10 a.m. in the Zenger Room , on the 13th Floor of the National Press Building, 529 14th St. NW, Washington DC 20045.

Like all Newsmaker events, this news conference is open to credentialed press and NPC club members, free of charge. No advance registration is required.

Contact:

Tony Gallo NPC Newsmakers Event Host202 -544-6973, agallo2368@verizon.net