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General of the Army George C. Marshall
Main article: George C. Marshall

This is a list of memorials to George C. Marshall (1880–1959), former secretary of state, secretary of defense, and Nobel Peace Prize laureate.

Education

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Parks

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  • George C. Marshall Memorial Plaza, a public park near the site of Marshall's boyhood home in Uniontown, Pennsylvania.[8]
  • George C. Marshall Park, a public park in Pinehurst, North Carolina where Marshall owned a home. Dedicated by General Raymond T. Odierno on November 7, 2014.[9]
  • Marshall Park, a recreation area with baseball fields, a playground, and garden plots in Vancouver, Washington.[10]

Military vessels

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Monuments

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Museums

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  • George C. Marshall International Center, a non-profit organization that preserves Dodona Manor and interprets Marshall's legacy.[24]
  • George C. Marshall Foundation, a non-profit research library that holds Marshall's official papers and two million other documents, maps, and photographs.[25]
  • The Marshall House, a Victorian home named for General Marshall in Vancouver, Washington. George Marshall lived in the home from 1936 to 1937 while commanding the 5th Brigade of the Civilian Conservation Corps at Vancouver Barracks.[26]
    • Dodona Manor, open as a museum by the George C. Marshall International Center
      Dodona Manor, open as a museum by the George C. Marshall International Center
    • George C. Marshall Foundation in Lexington, Virginia
      George C. Marshall Foundation in Lexington, Virginia
    • The Marshall House in Vancouver, Washington
      The Marshall House in Vancouver, Washington

    Awards

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    • George C. Marshall Award, awarded to a citizen of Leesburg, Virginia who has demonstrated an exemplary commitment to the community.[27]
    • George Catlett Marshall Medal, awarded by the Association of the United States Army.[28]
    • George C. Marshall Citizen-Soldier Award, given bi-annually to a Virginia Military Institute first classman or rising first classman best modeling the attributes displayed by Marshall as a cadet.[29]
    • George C. Marshall Award, awarded to the top Army Reserve Officers' Training Corps cadet from each program and selected US Military Academy cadets.[30]
    • George C. Marshall Foundation Award, presented to an individual by the George C. Marshall Foundation who has made a significant contribution to foster international economic development and to establish, in Marshall's words, “economic health in the world, without which there can be no political stability and no assured peace.”[31]
    • George C. Marshall Award, the highest award given to a chapter in Kappa Alpha Order.[32]
    • George C. Marshall Leadership Award, awarded to a resident of Vancouver, Washington by the Historic Trust and "recognizes a person’s leadership potential, commitment to public service, and strength of character."[33]
    • Marshall Award in History, awarded by the George C. Marshall Foundation and recognizes history majors at the Virginia Military Institute. Award recipients write a research paper using the Foundation's archival holdings.[29]
    • George C. Marshall Award, awarded by the American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association.[34]
    • General George C. Marshall Award, created in 1960 by the Command and General Staff College to recognize the scholarship and leadership of a graduate each year.[35]
      • Lt. Gen. Brent Scowcroft, left, and Chairman of the Board John B. Adams, Jr., present the George C. Marshall Foundation Award to Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates. October 16, 2009.
        Lt. Gen. Brent Scowcroft, left, and Chairman of the Board John B. Adams, Jr., present the George C. Marshall Foundation Award to Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates. October 16, 2009.

      Transportation

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      Coinage

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      • 1976 – Sterling silver medal. Minted for the "Gallery of Great Americans" set.[39]
      • 1982 – Germany commemorative silver 23rd thaler.
      • 1997 – Netherlands 10 Gulden KM# 224 silver coin.[40]
      • 2008 – United States commemorative gold coin. Minted for the "Leaders of World War II" series by the U.S. Mint.[41]
      • 2013 – United States $1 silver commemorative coin. Minted for the "5-Star Generals Commemorative Coin Program" by the U.S. Mint.[42]
        • Medallion issued in 1982 to honor George Marshall's post-war work for Europe.
          Medallion issued in 1982 to honor George Marshall's post-war work for Europe.
        • Netherlands 10 Gulden silver coin honoring Marshall for the 50th anniversary of the Marshall Plan in 1997.
          Netherlands 10 Gulden silver coin honoring Marshall for the 50th anniversary of the Marshall Plan in 1997.
        • Commemorative gold coin issued by the U.S. Mint in 2008 as part of the "Leaders in World War II" series.
          Commemorative gold coin issued by the U.S. Mint in 2008 as part of the "Leaders in World War II" series.
        • Silver medal honoring General Marshall as part of the 1976 "Gallery of Great Americans" series.
          Silver medal honoring General Marshall as part of the 1976 "Gallery of Great Americans" series.

        Organizations

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        Objects

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        • 40 pfennig West German postage stamp. Printed by the Deutsche Bundespost in 1960.[48]
        • 20¢ U.S. postage stamp. Printed by the U.S. Postal Service in the Prominent Americans Series from 1965 to 1978.[48]
        • The Marshall Bell, a 7,595-pound bell installed in the Netherlands Carillon in Washington, DC in April 2021.[49]
        • 1962 Virginia Military Institute class ring, honoring to Marshall on the "class side."[50]
        • 32¢ U.S. postage stamp commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Marshall Plan. Printed by the U.S. Postal Service in 1997.[51]
        • 100 pfenning German postage stamp commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Marshall Plan. Printed by the Deutsche Bundespost in 1997.
          • 1960 Deutsche Bundespost stamp honoring Marshall
            1960 Deutsche Bundespost stamp honoring Marshall
          • 1967 U.S. Postal Service stamp honoring Marshall
            1967 U.S. Postal Service stamp honoring Marshall
          • The Marshall Bell being cast for the Netherlands Carillon in April 2020
            The Marshall Bell being cast for the Netherlands Carillon in April 2020

          Buildings

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          • George C. Marshall American Veterans Post 103, located in Hopwood, Pennsylvania.[52]
          • The George-C.-Marshall-Haus in Berlin, Germany was built as the United States exhibition pavilion for the German Industrial Exhibition in 1950.[36]
          • Marshallhof, an urban residential complex in Vienna, Austria. Built from 1953–1959 by architect Hermann Stiegholzer. Dedicated to Marshall in 1961.[53]
          • Marshall Hall, a building on the campus of the Virginia Military Institute which houses the school's Center for Leadership and Ethics.[54]
          • Marshall Community Center, a public recreation hall including a pool, classrooms, and gym.[55]
          • The George-C.-Marshall-Haus in Berlin, Germany
            The George-C.-Marshall-Haus in Berlin, Germany
          • An apartment building in the Marshallhof complex, Vienna, Austria
            An apartment building in the Marshallhof complex, Vienna, Austria

          Other

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          • George C. Marshall Center, a suite of ten room within the Hôtel de Talleyrand in Paris, France in which the American Administration of the Marshall Plan was headquartered.[56]
          • George Catlett Marshall Arch, an entranceway into cadet barracks at the Virginia Military Institute. Dedicated on May 15, 1951.[57]
          • George C. Marshall Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America in Lexington, Virginia.[58]
          • George C. Marshall Corridor, a hallway in the Pentagon with an exhibit on General Marshall.[59]
          • George-Marshall-Platz, a public square in Erlangen, Germany. Opened on July 29, 2011.[60]
            • George-Marshall-Platz in Erlangen, Germany
              George-Marshall-Platz in Erlangen, Germany
            • The Hôtel de Talleyrand in Paris, France
              The Hôtel de Talleyrand in Paris, France

            See also

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            References

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