A Citizen's Army - Uniontown, Pennsylvania
N 39° 54.036 W 079° 43.854
17S E 608488 N 4417495
This Sign is one of several located at the George C. Marshall Memorial Plaza, is located at the "Five Corners" at the West End of the City of Uniontown, Fayette County, Pennsylvania, the birthplace of Mr. Marshall.
Waymark Code: WMNRJM
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 04/25/2015
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A Citizen's Army - Uniontown, Pennsylvania
This plaque is one of several in a parklet memorizing the life, career and legacy of George C. Marshall. General Marshall was the Secretary of State in the 20th
century and is known for the creation of the Marshall Plan. He brought the country out of a post-World War II crisis and assisted in WWII as well.
Plaque Text
A Citizens' Army
[Nostalgic Photo at Left ]
As the battles raced, General Marshall insisted that the fighting men of World War II receive the best possible care and regularly inquired about soldiers in remote locations. He worried most about the beleaguered infantryman. He created the Women's Army Corps (WAC) and directed that Americans of Japanese and African descent serve in combat. "The American people... like and trust George Marshall" Time Magazine said. "The secret is American democracy is the stuff Marshall is made of."
Friends of Marshall
Group that erected the marker: Friends of Marshall
URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: [Web Link]
Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary:
Business US 40
Uniontown, PA USA
15401
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