President signs bill designating National George C. Marshall Museum and Library

WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump signed a bill into law Tuesday (March 13) which would designate the George C. Marshall Museum and Research Library in Lexington, Virginia, as the National George C. Marshall Museum and Library. The facility is located at the Virginia Military Institute.

Congressman Ben Cline (VA-06) introduced H.Con.Res. 14 on Tuesday, February 5. Language identical to Cline’s legislation to designate the national museum was included in a package of bills signed by the president this week.

Marshall served as Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army from 1939-1945, Secretary of State from 1947-1949, and Secretary of Defense from 1950-1951. He is largely credited with formulating the Allied victory in Europe and the subsequent Marshall Plan to rebuild the continent after World War II.

“In Virginia, we remember George C. Marshall as a remarkable leader and public servant as well as a graduate of one of the country’s most storied military schools,” Cline said. “His contributions to world history are unparalleled, which is why designation as the National George C. Marshall Museum and Library on the post of VMI will bring a renewed interest in Marshall’s work and life for a new generation.”

“The designation as the National George C. Marshall Museum and Library recognizes our organization, with its vast collections of artifacts and records from Marshall’s career, as the ultimate authority on Marshall’s life and times, thereby encouraging those who wish to learn more about Marshall and his impact on world affairs to visit us and access our considerable resources. Simply stated, it further promotes our fundamental mission to ensure that General Marshall remains in the public consciousness and inspires future leaders,” said Russell Fletcher, Marshall Foundation Chairman of the Board and Acting President.