The Eisenhower Memorial Commission received its first stamp of approval to establish a standing tribute to President Dwight D. Eisenhower in Washington D.C.
The National Capital Planning Commission voted 10-1 in favor of architect Frank Gehry's revised design for the memorial, according to The Wichita Eagle. The vote is step one of a two-stage approval process and the planning commission will take another final vote before the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts reviews the design.
"This is an important milestone for our commission and for those who have been engaged in this project over the last decade," said Rocco Siciliano, a former member of Eisenhower's administration, who has led the Memorial Commission since its 2001 inception. "We all look forward to the next steps that will keep the memorial moving forward."
