"Our great citizen army. . .is, in their eagerness to work, to endure, and to carry through any mission, all that can be desired of soldiers." May we all pause today and express our gratitude for their patriotism and commitment.

81 years ago today, a surprise attack by the Japanese on Pearl Harbor left 2,403 U.S. citizens dead. Read how a letter from a concerned family in the Marshall Foundation's archive was finally answered 76 years later in this article: marshallfoundation.org/articles-and-f…

#OnThisDay in 1945, the world breathed a sigh of relief as the conflict that touched every continent but Antarctica came to an end. Gen. George C. Marshall understood that victory came at an insurmountable human cost.

To celebrate #NationalDogDay this Saturday, the Marshall Foundation is sharing stories of Gen. Marshall's love of dogs all week long. Here he is with his wife, Katherine, and his grandson's Llewellin setter, Bones, at Dodona Manor George C. Marshall International Center

#DidYouKnow that Gen. Marshall's dalmatian, Fleet, was so poorly behaved that even a transfer to the War Dog Training Center couldn't straighten him out? Read more and watch for more #nationaldogday stories all week long: bit.ly/45DyH3H

#DidYouKnow? Learn about Nato, the Norwegian elkhound gifted to George Marshall as a gesture of gratitude for his advocacy for European recovery through the Marshall Plan. Watch for more #nationaldogday stories all week long! bit.ly/3EbohwF

Learn more about Bones, the Llewellin setter General Marshall dog-sat for years, in this photo essay. Watch for more #nationaldogday stories all week long! bit.ly/3QTuHIj

#DidYouKnow that even family pets did their part for the war effort? Learn more about the training these patriotic pooches underwent in this article as part of #nationaldogday: marshallfoundation.org/articles-and-f…

Today is #nationaldogday! We hope you enjoy this new video about Marshall's beloved #dalmatian, Fleet, and consider making a gift to honor your dog's dedication and perpetuate Marshall's legacy. Video: youtu.be/CKpF4F4-Ks4 Make a gift: bit.ly/3qPUqqA

#OTD 80 years ago, Marshall's 4-year appointment as chief of staff of the U.S. Army ended. President Roosevelt announced that Marshall would continue to serve as chief of staff, citing his outstanding service: bit.ly/3R2ZaDF

Join us Thursday, September 21 for a lecture about the U.S. Army's first public relations scandal of WWII. The free event will be livestreamed on our YouTube channel. More info: marshallfoundation.org/events/the-yoo…

Goodpaster Scholar LTC Margaret "Dervan" Hughes visited the Marshall Foundation library for her research on the formation of the intelligence community after WWII. Watch for more #FiveStarSpotlights—showcasing researchers, Marshall Foundation staff, volunteers, and donors!

9/15 is POW/MIA Day, honoring prisoners of war and those still missing in action. GCMF librarian Melissa Davis shares how a bracelet commemorating Capt. John N. Flanigan, missing since 1969, led her to his family, who waited 28 years for closure. bit.ly/452fQ1O

Join us this afternoon at 5:30 p.m. Eastern for September's Legacy Lecture, "The Yoo-Hoo Incident: The Army's Catcalling Scandal, Women, and the Home Front" by Tom Arnold, in-person at our building in Lexington, Virginia and streaming online: youtube.com/live/Ug2sQ2vsU…

Happy belated 99th birthday to Jimmy Carter, 39th President of the United States and Nobel Peace Prize laureate.

Join us for this month's Legacy Lecture next Thursday, October 12, at 5:30 p.m. Eastern, live in-person at the Marshall Foundation building and streaming online: marshallfoundation.org/events/the-war…

Join us at 5:30 p.m. for October's Legacy Lecture "The War of Words: How Marshall Mobilized G.I. Journalists and Helped Win WWII," streaming online: marshallfoundation.org/events/the-war…

64 years ago today, George C. Marshall died at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. This popular photoessay shares some of the faces and events of his funeral at Arlington National Cemetery: marshallfoundation.org/articles-and-f…

Join us for November's Legacy Lecture, Marshall and Intelligence in War and Peace by chief historian of the CIA Dr. David Robarge, this evening at 5:30 p.m. Eastern. A livestream is available on our website and YouTube channel. marshallfoundation.org/events/marshal…

Soldiers reacted with a mix of relief and disbelief as news of the Armistice reached them. Their experiences remind us of the sacrifices made and the enduring legacy of those who served. marshallfoundation.org/articles-and-f…