Bedford in Bedford County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Edward R. Stettinius Jr. Parade
National D-Day Memorial
Photographed By Brandon D Cross
1. Edward R. Stettinius Jr. Parade Marker
Inscription.
Edward R. Stettinius Jr. Parade. National D-Day Memorial. Edward Reilly Stettinius Jr., 1900-1949, was an American industrialist and statesman, After studies at the Pomfret School and University of Virginia, he entered industry, becoming a vice president of General Motors (1931) and Chairman of the Board of U.S. Steel (1938). Recruited by President Roosevelt to direct the Priorities Division of the Office of Production Management (1941), Mr. Stettinius went on to head the Office of Lend Lease Administration (1941-43). Named Undersecretary of State (1943-44), he presided at the Dumbarton Oaks Conference (1944). He began service as Secretary of State that December. Secretary Stettinius participated in the Yalta Conference and chaired the U.S. delegation to the San Francisco Conference. He resigned his cabinet post to become the first U.S. representative to the United Nations (1945-46) and Rector of the University of Virginia. His life exemplifies the valor, fidelity, and sacrifice this Memorial exists to honor. ,
By Resolution of the Board of Directors of the National D-Day Memorial Foundation on 17 March 2006, Edward R. Stettinius Parade of the National D-Day Memorial is named in tribute to him.
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Edward Reilly Stettinius Jr., 1900-1949, was an American industrialist and statesman, After studies at the Pomfret School and University of Virginia, he entered industry, becoming a vice president of General Motors (1931) and Chairman of the Board of U.S. Steel (1938). Recruited by President Roosevelt to direct the Priorities Division of the Office of Production Management (1941), Mr. Stettinius went on to head the Office of Lend Lease Administration (1941-43). Named Undersecretary of State (1943-44), he presided at the Dumbarton Oaks Conference (1944). He began service as Secretary of State that December. Secretary Stettinius participated in the Yalta Conference and chaired the U.S. delegation to the San Francisco Conference. He resigned his cabinet post to become the first U.S. representative to the United Nations (1945-46) and Rector of the University of Virginia. His life exemplifies the valor, fidelity, and sacrifice this Memorial exists to honor.
By Resolution of the Board of Directors of the National D-Day Memorial Foundation on 17 March 2006, Edward R. Stettinius Parade of the National D-Day Memorial is named in tribute to him.
Erected 2006 by National D-Day Memorial.
Topics and series. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics
Location. 37° 19.771′ N, 79° 32.164′ W. Marker is in Bedford, Virginia, in Bedford County. Memorial can be reached from Overlord Circle, 0.4 miles west of Burks Hill Road. The Marker is located within the Edward R. Stettinius Parade on the grounds of the National D-Day Memorial. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3 Overlord Circle, Bedford VA 24523, United States of America. Touch for directions.
. (Submitted on February 3, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.) 2. National D-Day Memorial. (Submitted on February 3, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
Harris & Ewing • Library of Congress, May 17, 1939
3. Edward R. Stettinius, Chairman of U.S. Steel, testifying before Monopoly Committee
Credits. This page was last revised on February 4, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 3, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 55 times since then. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on February 3, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
