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George C. Marshall's Dodona Manor
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June 5 Commemoration:
Celebrating 75 Years of the Marshall Plan
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“The truth of the matter is that Europe’s requirements for the next three or four years of foreign food and other essential products – principally from America – are so much greater than her present ability to pay that she must have substantial additional help or face economic, social and political deterioration of a very grave character.”
With these words, spoken on June 5, 1947, at Harvard University, Secretary of State George C. Marshall made the case for massive American investment in the devastated economies of post-World War II Europe. The call he issued that day was to shake off the American instinct to isolate after engaging in an international conflict and to stay engaged in the world at a scale that was unprecedented in American history.
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Join us on June 5, 2022 as we reflect on those pivotal days in 1947 and 1948 (when President Truman signed the plan into law), to share with a new generation of Americans the enduring lessons of Marshall’s leadership during crucial moments in our history. We will gather on the grounds of Dodona Manor to celebrate 75 years of freedom and democracy and recognize the visionary leader who played a key role at a crucial moment
Historians and others will be on hand to reflect on the seminal moment when George Marshall’s singular skills as an ethical leader contributed to a successful plan and generated the broad public and political support it needed to pass Congressional muster. The Marshall Center is dedicated to the proposition that our nation and our world can still benefit from his example.
Refreshments will be provided. Free parking is available at the Loudoun County Government Garage on Loudoun Street.
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Launching a New Tradition:
The George C. Marshall Award in Ethical Leadership
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On the evening of April 29, 2022 over 100 guests gathered at Army Navy Country Club in Arlington to honor the first recipient of the George C. Marshall Award in Ethical Leadership and to raise funds for our Ethical Leadership Program for high school students.
The evening included an elegant dinner; photo and networking opportunities for the guests; and a lively auction hosted by Brian Damewood. Keynote speaker and awardee Col. Greg Gadson, (U.S. Army, Ret.) delivered moving remarks that touched on stories from his impressive career and connected his service to the example of General Marshall.
Many thanks to our sponsors who made the evening so special: Jars Residential Properties, LMI, LTG Susan Lawrence (U.S. Army, Ret.), Randy Minchew, Tom Greenspon, Les & Michelle Janka, AFCEA, Cognitio, The Fratelli Group, Maryse Wyser Pratte, Citrus & Pine Design, Purely Picnics, River’s Edge, You’ve Got Maids, Cucinamore, James Madison University and October 1 Vineyards.
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Going Pro:
Ethical Leadership Program Expanding
to Include Young Professionals
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The Marshall Center’s ethical leadership training program has added a new offering: sessions for small groups of early-career, professional leaders.
Leveraging the leadership pillars used in the Five-Star Character program for high school students, the new seminar series gathers groups of professionals together to discuss ethical leadership and how participants might apply it in their work lives today and into the future.
“This is a natural evolution for our leadership program,” reflects Pete Janhunen, who directs the Marshall Center program. “Selfless service, unwavering integrity and visionary leadership can deliver tremendous value to organizations that embrace them, and we are excited to work with companies and organizations that share our commitment.”
The sessions begin with a tour of the house and introduction to the life and times of George Marshall, followed by a discussion of the three pillars and small group work to put them into immediate action. Participants commit to checking in over the following months to see how ethical leadership holds up under the stresses of the real world.
Companies or organizations interested in learning more about the Marshall Center’s professional training program can email us at elc@georgecmarshall.org.
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Ethical Leadership Conference for Students: Spring Session Seats Still Available |
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WHAT: An immersive, scenario-based program drawing from lessons of the life and leadership of General George Marshall.
WHO: High school juniors and seniors from Northern Virginia, the District of Columbia and Maryland
WHEN: May 20-21
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Seventy-five years ago, America acted to defend democracy and rebuild war-torn Europe. In 2022, we are celebrating 75 years of peace and prosperity in the 17 nations that participated in the Marshall Plan. You can learn more about our activities at georgecmarshall.org.
As part of our celebration, we’re conducting a poster contest to celebrate George C. Marshall’s visionary leadership in spearheading the development of U.S.-led efforts to invest in post-World War II Europe.
We invite talented individuals to contribute to this celebration of the Marshall Plan with their own unique poster designs!
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THEME: The Living Legacy of the Marshall Plan
SUBMISSION DEADLINE: July 9, 2022
CONTESTANT DIVISIONS:
- Division A (18 and older)
- Division B (17 and younger)
Prize-winning designs and select honorable mentions will be on public display and will be featured on our website and social media platforms.
Winners will receive cash prizes.
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Historic Garden Week in Leesburg |
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April 24 and 25 heralded the return of the Garden Club of Virginia’s Historic Garden Week in Leesburg. Four local homeowners opened their homes and gardens to showcase the spring beauty on display. Visitors learned about historically significant people who resided in Leesburg, discovered hiding places dating back to the Civil War and delighted in exploring the secret private gardens of some of Loudoun’s beautiful homes. After the home tours, many of the guests made their way to Dodona Manor to learn about George C. Marshall as the capstone of their visit. |
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The Marshall Center is proud to announce that we have two awardees in the 2022 Loudoun Cares Outstanding Volunteer awards! Mr. Larry Messner is receiving the award for Outstanding Senior Volunteer for his extraordinary work restoring the windows of Dodona Manor in 2021. The GCMIC Board is also an honoree for Outstanding Non-Profit Board. The board will be recognized for their visionary leadership of the center, which includes pioneering our Ethical Leadership Program as the future of General Marshall’s legacy. The award ceremony will be held on May 12 at River Creek Country Club. For tickets to join in the celebration, please visit: https://www.loudouncares.org/2022-ova/. |
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Marshall and the European Recovery Program
Discussion with Rachel Yarnell Thompson
Join us on Thursday, May 19, 2022 to hear Rachel Thompson deliver a presentation on Marshall and the European Recovery Program. This presentation features the role of George C. Marshall in the development of the European Recovery Program (1949-1952), better known as the Marshall Plan, that led to the recovery of economic, social, and democratic institutions in Europe at the end of World War II. Called the most successful United States government program in history, it laid the groundwork for the integration of Western Europe and is considered the forerunner of the European Union. With more than 70 archival photographs, Mrs. Thompson acquaints the listener with the unique features of this visionary plan, its implementation, and in what ways Marshall, as Secretary of State, shaped its key concepts, and secured its passage through the United States Congress.
Marshall historian Rachel Yarnell Thompson, a former high school American history teacher and curriculum specialist, has for 22 years been a student of George C. Marshall at his museum home here in Leesburg, Virginia where he and his wife lived from 1941 until his death in 1959. Her extensive knowledge of Marshall’s life in this small Northern Virginia town has given Thompson a unique understanding of a remarkable leader whose personality was sometimes hidden by his outwardly austere and inscrutable personality.
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