George C. Marshall
Obama Presidential Center Honoree
Space Name: Protecting and Defending, in honor of George C. Marshall | Museum | Level 3
George C. Marshall was a soldier, statesman, and peacemaker whose vision shaped the modern world. He was the architect of the Marshall Plan, an initiative providing economic aid to rebuild Western Europe after World War II. This program earned him the Nobel Peace Prize in 1953. His humility, discipline, and commitment to service remind us that lasting impact can come from steady leadership and prioritizing our common humanity.
With gratitude to Dagmar Dolby and Family
Legacy on Campus
Protecting and Defending
Dive into President Obama’s role as wartime Commander-in-Chief of the U.S. military. Take a look at several of the administration’s carefully weighed decisions in the fight against terrorism and the preservation of national security.
Toward A More Perfect Union
Delve into iconic historical moments that helped shape the lives and values of President and Mrs. Obama, including the work of George C. Marshall.
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Through the honoree naming initiative at the Obama Presidential Center, we are partnering with our donors to celebrate a part of the history in which the Obama story is so deeply rooted by associating a named space with a hero, moment, or person "on whose shoulders we stand"—an honoree who made the Obamas’ story possible.
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