Historical Marker

George C. Marshall

142 W. Main St. (U. S. 40), Uniontown · Uniontown · Fayette

Inscription

Soldier and statesman, born Dec. 31, 1880, on this site. Chief of Staff, U.S. Army, 1939-45. General of the Army from Dec. 1944. Secretary of State, 1947-49, and Defense, 1950-51. Author of Marshall Plan for European recovery. Awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. Died Oct. 16, 1959.

Location

Address142 W. Main St. (U. S. 40), Uniontown

CityUniontown

StatePennsylvania

Coordinates39.900820, -79.730650

Sources

Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission

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