 Originally proposed by a local citizen in an editorial to the "Omaha World-Herald", a group of businessmen and leaders, including Storz Brewery owner Robert H. Storz and the Omaha Zoo namesake Henry Doorly met to discuss a memorial.A site was chosen near Omaha University, where Happy Hollow Club and the Dundee Golf Course were located.The Memorial Park Association was created, and in 1948 it raised funds to create a monument in the park.