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The Dispute over the Eisenhower Memorial Design

Architect Frank Ghery was chosen three years ago to design a memorial to the late President Dwight D. Eisenhower on the Washington Mall. But Eisenhower's descendents objected to his design. Dell Upton is Professor and Chair of the Art History Department at the University of California, Los Angeles.

By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

Architect Frank Ghery was chosen three years ago to design a memorial to the late President Dwight D. Eisenhower on the Washington Mall. But Eisenhower's descendents objected to his design. Dell Upton is Professor and Chair of the Art History Department at the University of California, Los Angeles.

Warren Olney
former KCRW broadcaster
Dell Upton
University of California, Los Angeles

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Which Way, L.A.?

The Dispute over the Eisenhower Memorial Design

Architect Frank Ghery was chosen three years ago to design a memorial to the late President Dwight D. Eisenhower on the Washington Mall. But Eisenhower's descendents objected to his design. Dell Upton is Professor and Chair of the Art History Department at the University of California, Los Angeles.

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Which Way, L.A.?

The Dispute over the Eisenhower Memorial Design

Architect Frank Ghery was chosen three years ago to design a memorial to the late President Dwight D. Eisenhower on the Washington Mall. But Eisenhower's descendents objected to his design. Dell Upton is Professor and Chair of the Art History Department at the University of California, Los Angeles.

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