Hello Heroes

In this engaging lesson, students are introduced to the history of Veterans Day, the importance of honoring veterans, and the service of World War II veterans. Through the "Hello Heroes" letter-writing project, they write thoughtful, personal letters to World War II veterans, expressing gratitude and asking questions about their military experiences. The activity emphasizes the value of service, helps students develop letter-writing skills, and connects them with history as the 80th anniversary of D-Day approaches.

Monument Sign Ribbon Cutting and Dedication

A new Eisenhower Presidential Library monument sign was unveiled on Dwight D. Eisenhower’s birthday, October 14. Spearheaded by Nicholas Platt and supported by the Eisenhower Foundation Board of Directors, the sign will serve as a welcoming beacon to visitors of the Eisenhower Presidential Library campus for generations.

The sign was manufactured by ADCON, a company based in Fort Collins, Colorado. Representatives from ADCON—Spencer Jorgensen, co-owner, his wife Stephanie, Joshua Lewis, Design Manager, and David Hartsock, Project Manager—were honored guests at the Legacy Gala.

Legacy Gala Held in October

After a two-year hiatus, the annual Eisenhower Legacy Gala returned on October 15, 2022, at the Eisenhower Presidential Library in Abilene, Kansas. This year’s theme, “How Ike Led,” featured keynote speaker Susan Eisenhower, granddaughter of Dwight D. Eisenhower and author of How Ike Led: The Principles Behind Eisenhower’s Biggest Decisions. Gala attendees received autographed copies of the book.

Giving Tuesday Goal Met for IKEducation

Thanks to a matching gift challenge from the Beach-Edwards Family Foundation and generous donors across the country, this year's Giving Tuesday campaign was the most successful in the Eisenhower Foundation’s history.

The challenge was simple: if the Foundation met its $10,000 goal, the Beach-Edwards Family Foundation would match every dollar up to $10,000. Thanks to the overwhelming support of loyal donors, this goal was not only met in record time but nearly doubled, raising over $29,700.

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