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Produced by the U.S. Army, this segment in The Big Picture series spans a critical half-century and is a pictorial record of General George C. Marshall's role as a public servant, placing him in the ranks of the great American patriots. Narrated by Walter Cronkite and introduced by Master Sergeant Stuart Queen, this engaging historical film features footage provided by the National Archives and Records Administration to appeal to young and old alike....
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"On June 14, 1951--before the U.S. Senate--Senator Joseph R. McCarthy of Wisconsin reviewed the public career of General George G. Marshall. It was a long and amply documented speech in which no holds were barred. This book is a condensed version of that speech --with the asides cut out--and with new material added, including the treatment accorded the speech by the press. 'My discussion of General Marshall's career,' writes the Senator, 'arose naturally...
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General George C. Marshall, the subject of this Biography program, was instrumental in the Allied victory in World War II. In 1948, as Secretary of State in the Truman administration, Marshall initiated a program of economic and technical assistance to speed rebuilding of the postwar European economy.
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"The extraordinary career of George Catlett Marshall--America's most distinguished soldier-statesman since George Washington--whose selfless leadership and moral character influenced the course of two world wars and helped define the American century. Winston Churchill called him World War II's "organizer of victory." Harry Truman said he was "the greatest military man that this country ever produced." Today, in our era of failed leadership, few lives...
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General George C. Marshall played a pivotal role in American history between 1939 and 1951. In this work, Mark Stoler integrates an extensive variety of primary and secondary sources, including Marshall's private papers, in the story of the frustrations and successes of Marshall's attempts to forge a workable military policy in World War II consistent with the basic principles of American democracy. Marshall, best remembered for the Marshall Plan,...
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George C. Marshall was an American military leader, Chief of Staff of the Army, Secretary of State, and the third Secretary of Defense. Once noted as the "organizer of victory" by Winston Churchill for his leadership of the Allied victory in World War II, Marshall served as the United States Army Chief of Staff during the war and as the chief military adviser to President Franklin D. Roosevelt. As Secretary of State, his name was given to the Marshall...
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"The Papers of George Catlett Marshall comprise the eminent soldier and statesman s most noteworthy personal and official correspondence, speeches, congressional testimonies, and statements to the press. Each volume rewards readers with insight into the life and mind of a true American hero. These highly acclaimed works provide rich resources not only for scholars and students, but also for anyone interested in twentieth century American and world...
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