President Dwight D. Eisenhower Veterans Monument - Denison, TX
Posted by: WalksfarTX
N 33° 43.752 W 096° 35.183
14S E 723622 N 3734747
Bust of Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower, who oversaw the successful invasions of North Africa and Sicily before supervising the invasions of France and Germany during World War II.
Waymark Code: WMX1B0
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 11/12/2017
Views: 2
Large white cement bust of General Eisenhower is visible from US-75. There is parking near the bust and benches where you can sit and enjoy the area.
Type of Memorial: Non-Specific Memorial
In Honor Of: In Appreciation for and in Honor of all veterans who have served to protect our freedom.
Marker Text: President Dwight D. Eisenhower Veterans Monument
In Appreciation for and in Honor of all veterans who have served to protect our freedom.
Dedicated February 21, 2011
"There is nothing wrong with America that faith, love of freedom, intelligence, and energy of her citizens cannot cure" President Dwight D. Eisenhower
A joint project of Downtown Denison, Inc. and Denison Main Street Advisory Board
Date of dedication: 02/21/2011
Who Put it Here?: Downtown Denison, Inc. and Denison Main Street Advisory Board
Description of Memorial: On a hill overlooking US-75 just south of Denison is a 21 foot bust of Pres. Eisenhower, backed by five flag poles on which the American Flag is flown with the branches of the military flags flown underneath. There are benches nearby and it is nicely landscaped.
Wars mentioned (Multi-war only): Not listed
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