Episode 22: Behind the NEW Memorial

SUMMARY On this week's episode we go Behind the Tour and talk about a brand-new memorial in Washington, D.C. It is the Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial in memory of President Eisenhower, our nation’s 34th President. Host Aaron Cronk is joined by ACTS Education Program Leader Traci Gregory to discuss this memorial and the man behind it. First the discussion focuses on Behind the Person and talks about the life of Dwight Eisenhower from a young boy through his years in the military and finally as president. They talk about some of the achievements of Eisenhower. Most notable would be his leading U.S. Troops in the Invasion of Normandy and the defeat of the Axis armies in Europe. Also, reminders of Eisenhower’s achievements as President are talked about and the demonstrations of his faith in God.

The discussion then moves Behind the Memorial. The guides walk us through the memorial highlighting some of the features and meanings.

Then Aaron takes us into Cronk’s Corner where he shares a story of evangelist Billy Graham and his interactions with President Eisenhower and his faith journey.

Finally, there is a Call to Action. Traci shares a dramatic story of Eisenhower as a boy with the audience and Aaron uses it to encourage us to good works and endurance.

The hosts also put out and invitation for listeners to “join” our “Behind the Thanks” podcast.

To participate, make a short voice recording of yourself sharing about that person, thing, or event you are thankful for.  Then email and attach it to us at behindthetour@acts-tours.com   We are hoping to include a number of these “Behind the Thanks” recordings in our podcast as we get closer to Thanksgiving.  Recording may be edited.  Not all recordings may be included.  Recordings should be submitted by the end of October 2021. 

LINKS: -Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial (National Park Service site) https://www.nps.gov/ddem/index.htm - Dwight D. Eisenhower D-Day Speech Eisenhower D-Day Speech -Dwight D. Eisenhower – Inauguration Speech video. Eisenhower prays in the first couple minutes. Eisenhower's Inauguration Video

KEY WORDS: American Christian Tours, ACTS, Behind the Tour; Dwight D. Eisenhower; President; 5 Star General; Normandy; D-Day Invasion; In God We Trust; NASA; 1957 Civil Rights Legislation; Holocaust Memorial