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      The Dwight D. Eisenhower Presidential Library, Museum and Boyhood Home is the presidential library and museum of Dwight David Eisenhower, the 34th president of the United States (1953–1961), located in his hometown of Abilene, Kansas. The museum includes Eisenhower's boyhood home, where he lived from 1898 until being appointed to West Point in 1911, and is also the president's final resting place. It is one of the thirteen presidential libraries under the auspices of the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA).


      History


      The Eisenhower Presidential complex is only one of two whose creation preceded the close of a presidency, and while this is obviously the case with his boyhood home, construction of the library itself began in 1958, and the museum portion before he even took office, coinciding with the then-General's announcement of his presidential candidacy in June 1952.


      = Eisenhower Foundation

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      As World War II came to an end, local admirers of the Supreme Commander of Allied forces in Europe, such as Charles L. Brainard, decided to honor Eisenhower with a museum. In 1945, a non-profit foundation in his name was created to purchase his boyhood home and build the museum on the same property. It was to house artifacts from veterans, and the honors of Eisenhower in particular. At the time, the General's mother Ida was still alive and refused to sell the property. When she died in 1946, another purchase attempt was made. However, the fund-raising tactics of the foundation offended Eisenhower, and this almost scuttled the project. New fundraising rules were established for the Foundation after its discussion with Ike's youngest brother Milton, and agreement by all the Eisenhower brothers. They ultimately donated the house to the Foundation, and the entire site, in south Abilene, later became the Eisenhower Presidential Center.


      = Construction of the Museum

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      Mrs. Eisenhower's home opened to the public as a museum on June 22, 1947. and the cornerstone of an Eisenhower/World War II museum was laid in June 1952 by the General himself, just before he accepted the draft and formally announced his candidacy for President.
      The museum was completed in 1954, and the President was in attendance when it was formally opened on November 11 of that year. He was impressed by the results, and told the leadership of the foundation that if they could raise the money to build a facility, he would donate his papers and other materials to it.
      A fundraising campaign launched in 2015 seeks to refresh and expand the museum's exhibits in 2018. If plans remain the same, the museum would be closed for about a year while the remainder of the site would remain open as usual.


      = Construction and dedication of the library

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      With the fundraising constraints on the foundation still in place in 1954, the Kansas Legislature took up the slack, authorizing a separate "Eisenhower Presidential Library Commission," and over the next five years enough money was raised to begin construction. Again, President Eisenhower was present when ground was broken on October 13, 1959. The project took three years to complete, and Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson joined the retired President Eisenhower at the dedication on May 1, 1962.
      Operation of the site was turned over to the NARA in 1966, when it became the fourth library in the system.


      Campus


      The campus has five buildings:

      The Library
      The Museum, restored and rededicated in 1971.
      Visitors Center, containing a gift shop and theater where a short film on the President is shown several times daily.
      Boyhood Home
      A chapel, known as "The Place of Meditation;" the final resting place of the president, the First Lady, and their first-born son, Doud Eisenhower.
      Also on the site:

      A statue of General Eisenhower by Robert L. Dean, Jr., presented to the campus by the Harry and Edith Darby Foundation.
      Five pylons inscribed with phrases commemorating Eisenhower's life from birth through the Presidency.


      Gallery









































      See also


      Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport
      Presidential memorials in the United States
      List of residences of presidents of the United States
      List of burial places of presidents and vice presidents of the United States


      References




      External links


      Official site of the Eisenhower Library, Museum and Boyhood Home
      The Eisenhower Foundation (Kansas) website
      "Life Portrait of Dwight D. Eisenhower", from C-SPAN's American Presidents: Life Portraits, broadcast from the Eisenhower Presidential Library, Museum and Boyhood Home, October 25, 1999

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    Home | Eisenhower Presidential Library

    Last museum entry is one hour prior to closing; Research Room is open by appt. only; Campus grounds open daily sunrise to sunset; Closed: Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Days

    Boyhood Home - Eisenhower Presidential Library

    When Ida Eisenhower passed away in 1946, her six sons donated the property to the Eisenhower Foundation. It has been open to the public since early 1947, originally as a World War II Veterans Memorial and now as the boyhood home of Dwight David …

    Visit Us - Eisenhower Presidential Library

    Library and Place of Meditation buildings are open daily. *Tickets are required for the Museum and Boyhood Home. The reading room is open for onsite (in-person) research Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. until 4 p.m.

    About Us - Eisenhower Presidential Library

    The Dwight D. Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum is one of 15 Presidential Libraries operated by the National Archives and Records Administration. Presidential Libraries promote understanding of the presidency and the American experience.

    Current Exhibits - Eisenhower Presidential Library

    Hear Ike’s voice on issues ranging from D-Day to world peace in the mini-theaters. Finally, reflect on Ike’s lifetime of public service and his legacy for the future. SPECIAL EXHIBITS — NOW OPEN

    Boyhood Home Now Open for Tours - Eisenhower Presidential …

    Feb 14, 2023 · Abilene, Kan. - Tours of President Eisenhower's boyhood home are once again available to the public. Extensive preservation work including exterior lead paint abatement and maintenance updates closed the home for several months.

    Online Documents - Eisenhower Presidential Library

    The manuscript archives at the Library contains many documents that are of wide interest and may be useful to students and researchers working on historical papers, exhibit projects, media or dramatic performances.

    Public Programs - Eisenhower Presidential Library

    ~ President Dwight D. Eisenhower Veterans Day Proclamation 3071 October 8, 1954. The 2025 programming season is dedicated to our nation’s veterans. The Eisenhower Museum was originally founded as a tribute to WWII veterans. Join us as we continue to uphold the legacy of honoring those who served.

    Boy Scouts of America | Eisenhower Presidential Library

    Dwight D. Eisenhower supported the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) for nearly 40 years. His son, John, joined the Boy Scouts as a teenager. During World War II, more than 200,000 Boy Scouts participated in the 'General Eisenhower Waste Paper Campaign.'

    Education - Eisenhower Presidential Library

    The Eisenhower Foundation, through IKEducation, offers numerous K-12 education programs at the Eisenhower Presidential Library, Museum, and Boyhood Home. To learn about the programs offered and to schedule a field trip to the Presidential …