The memorial to Dwight D. Eisenhower proposed by architect Frank Gehry fails miserably to capture the essence of our 34^th president. Bruce Cole’s article “Doing Right by Ike” in a recent issue of THE WEEKLY STANDARD makes this point, coupled with this indisputable plea: Let’s give Ike the memorial he deserves.

During my thirty years of military service, I had the honor and privilege to be in the presence of President Eisenhower on three occasions, each time reinforced my image of him not only as a great man but as a great leader of men.