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George C. Marshall (born December 31, 1880, Uniontown, Pennsylvania, U.S.—died October 16, 1959, Washington, D.C.) was a general of the army and U.S. Army chief of staff during World War II (1939–45) and later U.S. secretary of state (1947–49) and of defense (1950–51).
Oct 29, 2009 · George C. Marshall (1880-1959) was one of the most decorated military leaders in American history. A graduate of the Virginia Military Institute, he was a World War I staff officer and...
George Catlett Marshall. George C. Marshall’s contributions to our nation and the world cannot be overstated. He was the organizer of victory and the architect of peace during and following World War II. He won the war, and he won the peace.
The man most responsible for the Allies’ victory during World War II was quiet, desk-bound warrior, General George C. Marshall.
Jul 23, 2024 · Marshall Plan, formally European Recovery Program (1948–51), U.S.-sponsored program advocated by Secretary of State George C. Marshall to rehabilitate the economies of 17 western and southern European countries in order to create stable conditions in which democratic institutions could survive.
General George C. Marshall died at Walter Reed Hospital on October 16, 1959, at the age of 78 after suffering a series of strokes. Since his death, he has been hailed as the “last great American.”
Oct 27, 2019 · In July 1917, shortly after the American entrance into World War I, Marshall was promoted to captain. Serving as the assistant chief of staff, G-3 (Operations), for the 1st Infantry Division, Marshall traveled to France as part of the American Expeditionary Force.
In 1947, Secretary of State George C. Marshall grew increasingly concerned about the situation in Europe. He assembled a team of experts to develop ideas for helping European nations recover from World War II. The recovery was to be funded by the U.S., and it helped save western Europe.
Dec 6, 2023 · 70 years ago, George Catlett Marshall was awarded the Nobel Prize for Peace in Oslo, Norway. In this article, you will learn: How the Marshall Plan impacted Europe. Why Marshall was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. How Marshall and his contemporaries reacted to his recognition by the Nobel committee. What happened at the 1953 Nobel ceremony.
George C. Marshall, (born Dec. 31, 1880, Uniontown, Pa., U.S.—died Oct. 16, 1959, Washington, D.C.), U.S. Army officer and statesman. After graduating from the Virginia Military Institute, he served in the Philippines (1902–03) and in World War I.
