February 17, 2022

The George C. Marshall Foundation Award – Robert M. Gates – 2009

U.S. Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates received the Marshall Foundation Award on October 16, 2009 at a luncheon at the U.S. Department of State to mark the 60th anniversary of George Marshall’s death. Secretary Gates said, “There were no holidays from history for Marshall.”  Gates was recognized for his 43 years of selfless public service, including a distinguished career in the CIA.