Dwight David Eisenhower - Oklahoma City, OK
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N 35° 33.188 W 097° 35.005
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President of the United States and 5-Star General, Dwight Eisenhower was a key figure in U.S. history during the 1940s and 1950s.
Waymark Code: WMM201
Location: Oklahoma, United States
Date Posted: 07/05/2014
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This bronze bust of former President and General Dwight David Eisenhower is on display at a plaza bearing his name, in Stars and Stripes Park. The plaza with the bust stands on a promontory on the south bank of Lake Hefner. The circular plaza has a partial wall with numerous quotes of Eisenhower.
The bust depicts him in a suit, vest, shirt and necktie. It is mounted on a short stone base, which stands on a circular seating wall around the plaza. The sculpture by Mary Fiegel was originally placed here in 1970 and stood on a tall concrete and stone pedestal, however, in 2010, the plaza underwent refurbishing and the sculpture has a new placement.
A bronze plaque on the base reads:
"...I've always loved my wife. I've
always loved my children. I've always
loved my grandchildren, and I've
always loved my country..."
President of United States of America 1953-1961
Dwight David "Ike" Eisenhower
Five Star General of Army 1944 - Supreme Commander 1945
October 14, 1890 - March 28, 1969