Central Waterfront in Camden in Camden County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
David "The General" Sarnoff
New Jersey Hall of Fame
"Whatever course you have chosen for yourself, it will not be a chore but an adventure if you bring it to a sense of the glory of striving."
- David "The General" Sarnoff
Born: February 27, 1891
Died: December 12, 1971
Place of work: Camden, New Jersey
Branch of Service: United States Army
Inducted to New Jersey Hall of Fame: 2013
David Sarnoff led the Radio Corporation of America (RCA) from shortly after its founding in 1919 until his retirement in 1970. During World War II, he served on General Eisenhower's staff and arranged for the restoration of the Radio France station in Paris. He also oversaw the construction of a radio transmitter powerful enough to reach all the rapidly advancing allied forces in Europe, called Radio Free Europe. In recognition of his achievements, Sarnoff was decorated with the Legion of Merit and promoted to Brigadier General, thereafter being referred to as "The General."
Erected by New Jersey Hall of Fame. (Marker Number 17.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Industry & Commerce • War, World II. A significant historical date for this entry is February 27, 1891.
Location. 39°
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Regionally, this marker is in South Jersey and in Greater Philadelphia. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: FADM William Frederick Halsey Jr. (here, next to this marker); Robert Wood "General" Johnson II (a few steps from this marker); Thomas Edison (a few steps from this marker); Sgt. John Basilone (a few steps from this marker); Wally Schirra (a few steps from this marker); General Norman Schwarzkopf (a few steps from this marker); Alice Paul (within shouting distance of this marker); Colonel Jack Jacobs (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Camden.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 23, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 23, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 188 times since then and 14 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on April 23, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
