The United States of America recognizes the selfless service and manifold contributions of General Dwight David Eisenhower, Supreme Allied Commander, 1944 - 1945. At this site, General Eisenhower, on behalf of freedom loving peoples throughout the World, directed the Allied Expeditionary Forces against Fortress Europe, 6 June 1944.
This plaque was dedicated by a United States Department of Defense delegation and the Eisenhower family on 4 June 1990 during the Centennial year of his birth and the 46th Anniversary of Operation Overlord.
Site: Norfolk House - Eisenhower & WW2 (2 memorials)
SW1, St James's Square, 31, Norfolk House
June 2020: This building has been demolished and we anticipate another 'spreadsheet' block. Let's hope the plaques have been retained.
2025: This building is named for Norfolk House (1750 - 1938) which it replaced. The music room was removed and is displayed at the the V&A. (Brought to our attention by Londonist.)
2025: Jenny Lynne Edwards kindly contacted us to say that the plaques are back. She also said that the new building is almost a replica of the one it replaces. Buildington have a photo and the only obvious differences are in the window glazing bars and the (predictable) extra storey. Presumably the interior is totally different, but are those differences really worth the embedded energy wasted in the demolition?
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