Eisenhower Tree
by Lisa Eastman
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| Image by Lisa Eastman |
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On Wednesday April 22nd, The Eisenhower Presidential Library unveiled a new display. The display is a cross-section of the tree mounted under glass in a beautiful wooden case. It is located in the lobby of the library.
The tree is an unusual addition to a presidential library
collection but there is an interesting story behind it. Ike was an avid golfer
and a member of the Augusta National Golf Club. The pine tree was an obstacle
for Ike at the 17th hole. He repeatedly hit the tree and eventually petitioned
the club to have the pine cut down. Ike was unsuccessful in his efforts and the
tree continued standing until an ice storm downed the tree in 2014.
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| Image by Lisa Eastman |
Curator of the Eisenhower Library and Presidential Museum,
William Snyder commented, “In February of 2014, an ice storm did what a
president couldn’t do and brought down the tree. We received hundreds of
letters, phone calls and emails from people letting us know that the tree was
down and wanting us to get a piece of it. We were fortunate enough to work with
Augusta and get a piece. We are responding to what people want and that’s a
good thing. But we’re also preserving a piece of Ike’s history. I think he’s
probably enjoying a good laugh about now.”
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