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A ribbon cutting ceremony was held to celebrate the completion of the renovation of the USS Eisenhower Room Monday aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN-69).
Before the ribbon was cut and the museum opened for viewing, Capt. Dee L. Mewbourne, IKE’s commanding officer, shared a few words recognizing Lt. Cmdr. Thurraya S. Kent, public affairs officer, for her vital role in initiating the restoration of the room. He followed by a reading from the IKE Museum mission statement saying:
“The space must reflect the spirit and character of Eisenhower. Through innovation, dynamic multi-media tools and the latest interactive technology, creating an attractive multi-senses educational experience for visitors regardless of age or nationality.”
Lt. John J. Cregan, principal assistant of logistics in the Supply Department, was integral in seeing the project through from start to finish with the help of the general contracting company Davis Interior.
“The first thing I had to do was request funding,” said Cregan. “After that I had to pursue contractors who were capable of doing work on marine type material.”
Cregan added that they did something unique by subcontracting with Creative Dimensions, a company that specializes in museum exhibits.
The new space is filled with pictures taken by IKE photographers past and present. Four glass cases hold history books and biographies about Dwight D. Eisenhower, and large posters display his life story beginning from his childhood in Abilene, Kan. to his death on March 28, 1969.
The IKE Room will be open for scheduled tours in the near future for crew members to learn more about the history of the 34th President of the United States of America, Dwight D. Eisenhower.