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Change Wichita Mid-Continent Airport to Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower International Airport

Change Wichita Mid-Continent Airport to Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower International Airport

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Started by Jan Harrison 12 years, 11 months ago
We believe that in view of the fact that a new Wichita airport is being built to better serve its users and to more accurately reflect the prominence of Wichita in the world, it is time to change the name of the airport to something more representative of a world class city. We hereby request that the city council, which has jurisdiction over the Airport Authority, vote to change the name to "Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower International Airport." The call sign of ICT WILL NOT CHANGE. Furthermore, an airport does not to have scheduled international flights in order to include "international" in its name. If we grow, the name will not have to change. Today, airports are being named to reflect the locale of the airport and often include the name of someone with ties to aviation. In WWII, General Eisenhower was Commander-In-Chief of the Allied Forces. Subsequently, he was elected President of the United States and served two terms. Among many other accomplishments too numerous to name, he was instrumental in creating the FAA and NASA. He had a balanced budget and was known to work well with both parties. He helped bring peace to the South Korean border. He remains one of the most popular American Presidents, according to pollsters. In 1990, Sen. Bob Dole introduced a resolution to re-name Dulles for President Eisenhower. His resolution was defeated. When Dwight D. Eisenhower gave his Guildhall Address in London in 1945, he said, "I come from the very heart of America". He sought to remember Kansas at that hour. Let this be the hour that we remember him.- Jan and Phil, 104.5 The Fox Wichita

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September 30, 2013

We just hit 1,000 signatures for the renaming effort. It is time to turn up the pressure on the city council so post this link to your Facebook page and email your representatives today.

Reached 1,000 supporters

September 30, 2013

August 28, 2013

I am currently coordinating with members of the city council to discuss the historical significance of honoring President Eisenhower at our new terminal. Contact your local representatives today to remind them that this name change reflects the aviation legacy of our city. Post this link on your social media accounts to keep the pressure on our local officials.

Reached 100 supporters

August 7, 2013

6 Comments

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Rodney Duke
12 years ago Featured

Although I am not currently living in Wichita, I was born and raised there. The improvements sound wonderful, and the name change would be complementary to the improvements.

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Sarah Wells
12 years ago Featured

I think this is a fantastic way to represent our city to the rest of the world. Wichita has a proud history and this fits perfect.

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Dave Gutierrez
12 years ago Featured

YES. DO IT.

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Linda Gupta
12 years ago Featured

My grandfather worked with him back in the day and he was a true hero. This would be a great tribute for the new terminal.

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Kevin Petersen
12 years ago Featured

Mid-continent is such a dry name. Eisenhower sounds way better for a city trying to grow and attract new business.

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Mike Schmidt
12 years ago Featured

Great idea. It is about time we recognized Ike properly in his home state.

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