Central Waterfront in Camden in Camden County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Robert Wood "General" Johnson II
New Jersey Hall of Fame
"We are building not only frameworks of stone and steel from frameworks of ideas and ideals."
- Robert Wood "General" Johnson II
Born: April 4, 1893
Died: January 30, 1968
Birthplace: New Brunswick, New Jersey
Branch of Service: United States Army
Inducted to New Jersey Hall of Fame: 2008
"General" Johnson devoted his life to public service and turned the family business of Johnson & Johnson into one of the largest healthcare corporations in the world. The title by which most knew him – General – grew out of his service as a brigadier general in World War II. He also served as chairman of the board of the Smaller War Plants Corporation, regulating wartime production of military goods and defense items in smaller plants and businesses throughout the U.S. economy.
Erected by New Jersey Hall of Fame. (Marker Number 18.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • War, World II. A significant historical date for this entry is January 30, 1968.
Location. 39° 56.406′ N, 75° 7.924′ W. Marker is in Camden, New Jersey, in Camden County. It is in Central Waterfront. Marker can be reached from Clinton
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Sgt. John Basilone (here, next to this marker); David "The General" Sarnoff (a few steps from this marker); General Norman Schwarzkopf (a few steps from this marker); FADM William Frederick Halsey Jr. (a few steps from this marker); Colonel Jack Jacobs (a few steps from this marker); Thomas Edison (a few steps from this marker); Battleship New Jersey (a few steps from this marker); Lt. Brian Brennan (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 24, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 23, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 66 times since then and 6 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on April 23, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
