Eisenhower Memorial to get modern look

Published March 26, 2010 4:00am ET



A new presidential memorial is headed to the Hill, featuring 13, eight-story tall, columns and three stainless steel mesh tapestries that depict images of 34th President Dwight D. Eisenhower.

Between paths lined with trees, architect Frank Gehry has created what looks like a scene out of “The Lion King.” One single large tree stands alone, surrounded by limestone walls that depict themes in Eisenhower’s life.

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