General Ronald R Fogleman

Historical marker location:

101 Heritage Dr, Scott Air Force Base, Illinois

( Marker is on Heritage Drive just west of B Street, on the left when traveling east.)

Marker installed: 2013

[1942- ]. Airlift/Tanker Association Hall of Fame Inductee - 2013.

The first McDonald's restaurant was opened in Des Plaines, Illinois in 1955. The restaurant was designed to be a drive-in, but it quickly became popular with families and eventually evolved into the fast-food chain we know today.