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63rd Anniversary of the Marshall Plan to rebuild Europe

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George C. Marshall
Gen. George C. Marshall was Secretary of State after World War II, and in that capacity he led the effort to rebuild Europe after the war. Marshall was also a military leader, Chief of Staff of the Army and the third Secretary of Defense.
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Tomorrow marks the 63rd anniversary of a speech given by former U.S. Secretary of State George C. Marshall calling for American assistance in rebuilding Europe after World War II.

Marshall went on to craft the Marshall Plan and became an eminent figure in 20th century history. Historian, author and University of Vermont Professor Mark Stoler spoke earlier this year at the Minnesota History Center in St. Paul about Marshall and his illustrious career.

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George C. Marshall
Gen. George C. Marshall was Secretary of State after World War II, and in that capacity he led the effort to rebuild Europe after the war. Marshall was also a military leader, Chief of Staff of the Army and the third Secretary of Defense.
Public domain photo courtesy of Wikipedia