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 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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Erected 2006 by National D-Day Memorial.

Topics and series. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Industry & Commerce • War, World II. In addition, it is included in the U.S. National D-Day Memorial series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1944.

Location. 37° 19.771′ N, 79° 32.164′ W. Memorial is in Bedford, Virginia, in Bedford County. It 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. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 3 Overlord Circle, Bedford VA 24523, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this memorial is in Southwest Virginia.

It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Upper South.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the original Thirteen Colonies,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum

Photographed by Brandon D Cross

2. Edward R. Stettinius Jr. Parade Marker

South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Valor, Fidelity, Sacrifice (a few steps from this marker); Greece (within shouting distance of this marker); France (within shouting distance of this marker); Netherlands (within shouting distance of this marker); Robey W. Estes Sr. Plaza (within shouting distance of this marker); Le Monument aux Morts (within shouting distance of this marker); Red Ball Express: Keep 'em Rolling (within shouting distance of this marker); Ninth Infantry Division (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bedford.

Also see . . .
1. Biographies of the Secretaries of State: Edward R. Stettinius Jr. (1900 - 1949). (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.)

Edward R. Stettinius, Chairman of U.S. Steel, testifying before Monopoly Committee image. Click for full size.

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 207 times since then and 28 times this year. 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.