Abilene in Dickinson County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Dwight David Eisenhower

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., April 30, 2011

1. Dwight David Eisenhower Monument

Inscription.
General of the Army
Rank awarded December 20, 1944
"I cannot let this day pass
without telling the fighting
men···that my fondest boast
shall always be: I was their
fellow-soldier."
Address to the American Soldier
February 7, 1948
———————
Supreme Commander
Allied Expeditionary Force
World War II
February 13, 1944-July 13, 1945
"Soldiers, Sailors, and Airmen of
the Allied Expeditionary Force!:
You are about to embark upon
the Great Crusade."
Message to troops of the A.E.F.
June 6, 1944
———————
Chief of Staff
United States Army
November 19, 1945-February 7, 1948
"It is a grievous error to
forget for one second the
might and power of this
Great Republic."
Letter to Walter Bedell Smith
November 28, 1947
———————
Supreme Allied Commander Europe
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
December 21, 1950-May 31, 1952
"The members of this command
are of many nations working
together···for the cause that
lies nearest our hearts today-
Statement for the British Broadcasting

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Corporation series "Atlantic Alliance"
February 1, 1952
———————
34th President of the
United States
January 20, 1953-January 20, 1961
"The quest for peace is the
statesman's most exacting duty...
practical progress to lasting
peace is his fondest hope."
Statement on disarmament
Geneva Conference July 21, 1955

Dedicated June 15, 1985

Erected 1985 by Senator Harry Darby.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, World II. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #34 Dwight D. Eisenhower series list. A significant historical month for this entry is January 1840.

Location. 38° 54.729′ N, 97° 12.639′ W. Marker is in Abilene, Kansas, in Dickinson County. Monument is on the grounds of the Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum, 200 S.E. 4th Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Abilene KS 67410, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Eisenhower Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); T.C. Henry Carriage House (about 500 feet away); Honor Roll of Dickinson County Servicemen (about 600 feet away); Rock Island Depot (about 700 feet away); Historic Abilene

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., April 30, 2011

2. Dwight David Eisenhower Monument

(about 700 feet away); Abilene Parker Carousel (about 700 feet away); The Old Chisholm Trail (approx. 0.3 miles away); D. G. Smith Building (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Abilene.

Also see . . .
1. Dwight D. Eisenhower. The White House entry (Submitted on June 29, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

2. Eisenhower Presidential Library & Museum. (Submitted on June 29, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
3. Eisenhower National Historic Site. (Submitted on June 29, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)