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	George C. Marshall - Biography
		Marshall's father owned a prosperous coal business in Pennsylvania, but the boy, deciding to become a soldier, enrolled at the Virginia Military Institute from which he was graduated in 1901 as senior first captain of the Corps of Cadets.
		In July, 1938, Marshall accepted a post with the General Staff in Washington, D. C., and in September, 1939, was named chief of staff, with the rank of general, by President Roosevelt.
		Marshall, George C., The Winning of the War in Europe and the Pacific: Biennial Report of the Chief of Staff of the United States Army, July 1, 1943, to June 30, 1945, to the Secretary of War.
	nobelprize.org /nobel_prizes/peace/laureates/1953/marshall-bio.html (708 words)

	George C. Marshall biography: Fighting Wars, Planning for Peace — For Parents and Teachers
		George Marshall said it was the right decision as ending the war by conventional means would have also been very costly for soldiers and civilians.
		Marshall said that he didn’t see a problem because he was so familiar with death that he had a better understanding of why the world should strive to prevent war.
		George Marshall spent almost his whole career hoping to command troops on the front lines but he never did because his superiors considered him too valuable doing other things such as planning, training and organizing.
	www.georgecmarshall.us /parents.shtml (476 words)

	George Marshall - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		George C. Marshall was born into a middle-class family in Uniontown, Pennsylvania, about 40 miles southeast of Pittsburgh.
		Marshall wrote the document that would become the central strategy for all Allied operations in Europe, selected Dwight Eisenhower as Supreme Commander in Europe, and designed Operation Overlord, the invasion of Normandy.
		Marshall resigned from his post of Chief of Staff in 1945 but did not retire as regulations stipulate that Generals of the Army remain on active duty for life.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/George_C._Marshall (1453 words)

	George Marshall
		It was Marshall who selected the officer corps and it was Marshall who played a leading role in planning military operations on a global scale.
		In an address at Harvard University on June 5, 1947, Marshall, in his capacity as secretary of state, articulated the general principles of the Marshall Plan.
		The Marshall Plan was generally acclaimed a success in its day and has admirably withstood the rigors of historical inquiry.
	www.npg.si.edu /exh/marshall/marsh2.htm (368 words)

	About George C. Marshall
		GEORGE CATLETT MARSHALL'S LIFE bridged the 19th and 20th centuries and encapsulated the nation's transition from wartime to peacetime through two world wars and a great economic depression.
		Born in a small town in Pennsylvania to a coal miner and his wife, Marshall's determination took him to Virginia Military Institute and to the military academy at Fort Leavenworth.
		This timeline is interactive, providing you with a quick overview of George Marshall's life as well as the ability to pursue more in-depth information.
	marshallfoundation.org /about (325 words)

	GI -- World War II Commemoration
		GEORGE CATLETT MARSHALL, (1880-1959), American general of the army, chief of staff, secretary of state, and secretary of defense.
		Marshall, therefore, in a speech at Harvard University on June 5, 1947, outlined a plan for economic recovery--a plan that bears his name.
		Marshall died on Oct. 16, 1959, and was buried in Arlington National Cemetery.
	gi.grolier.com /wwii/wwii_marshall.html (806 words)

	George C. Marshall Speech - 'The Marshall Plan'
		Two years after the defeat of Nazi Germany, U.S. Secretary of State George C. Marshall returned home from a visit to Europe and reported, "The recovery of Europe is far slower than had been expected.
		The Marshall Plan spurred European re-industrialization and brought much needed humanitarian relief to the war-torn countries.
		In 1953, George C. Marshall became the only former military general ever to receive the Nobel Peace Prize.
	www.historyplace.com /speeches/marshall.htm (1528 words)

	Hoover and Truman - George C. Marshall biographical sketch
		George C. Marshall (1880-1959), perhaps best known for his role in developing and implementing the Marshall Plan, devoted his life to serving his country, first as a general in the U.S. Army and later as Secretary of State and Secretary of War under President Harry S. Truman.
		Marshall's military career began in 1902 with a commission in the U.S. Army as a second lieutenant.
		Marshall served as the chief of staff of the army under President Franklin D. Roosevelt during World War II, where he became the President's most trusted military advisor.
	www.trumanlibrary.org /hoover/marshall.htm (360 words)

	Support the George C. Marshall Foundation
		THE MISSION OF THE GEORGE C. MARSHALL FOUNDATION is to promote the values of selfless service, dedicated effort and strength of character exemplified by Marshall's life and leadership in war and peace, and to inspire new generations to follow his example as they face the challenges of the future.
		The George C. Marshall Award is awarded to an organization or individual who has helped answer Marshall's 1947 call to address "hunger, poverty, desperation, and chaos" worldwide.
		To promote the values of selfless service, dedicated effort and strength of character exemplified by Marshall's life and leadership in war and peace, and to inspire new generations to follow his example as they face the challenges of the future.
	marshallfoundation.org /support (215 words)

	Dodona Manor, the Leesburg home of General George Marshall
		When George (Marshall)'s plane came in he went directly to the Pentagon Building, but he promised me if he could get off in time we would go to Leesburg, which we did...Having just come from war-torn Europe, George gave a sigh of contentment...
		Built in the first half of the 19th century, the house and the surrounding four acres are tangible reminders of a way of life that is rapidly disappearing in what is the third fastest growing county in the nation.
		The eighteen years of Marshall ownership and residency, 1941 to 1959, parallel the prolific and remarkable career of one of the most significant and influential individuals of the 20th century...more on Dodona Manor...
	www.georgecmarshall.org (276 words)

	About George C. Marshall
		George Catlett Marshall was born in Uniontown, Pennsylvania, on December 31, 1880.
		In 1924, Marshall was assigned to Tientsin, China, with the Fifteenth Infantry Regiment.
		Marshall retired in 1948, but his respite from hard work and leadership was short-lived.
	www.amanet.org /Books/catalog/0814408575_AboutMarshall.htm (1056 words)

	The George C. Marshall Museum
		THE GEORGE C. MARSHALL MUSEUM is dedicated to educating the general public, students, and scholars on the changing role of the United States during the 20th century in military and diplomatic affairs as seen through the life and example of George C. Marshall.
		The Marshall Museum opened in 1964 in conjunction with the Marshall Research Library, both housed in the George C. Marshall Foundation building.
		The Marshall Museum features the Nobel Peace Prize awarded to Marshall in 1953, a 1943 Jeep, an interactive WWII map, and "The General", a video presentation of the life of George C. Marshall.
	marshallfoundation.org /museum (260 words)

	George C. Marshall Institute
		George C. Marshall Institute was a participant or observer in the following events:
		George C. Marshall Institute - The institute is known primarily for its work advocating a “Star Wars” missile defense program.
		Michaels is affiliated with at least ten organizations that have been funded by ExxonMobil and the Marshall Institute has received some $630,000 from ExxonMobil in support of its climate change program (see Between 1998 and 2005).
	www.cooperativeresearch.org /entity.jsp?entity=george_c._marshall_institute_1 (1516 words)

	George C. Marshall - The Story of Virginia
		General George Catlett Marshall (1880-1959) served as U.S. Army chief of staff during the entire war.
		He was TIME magazine's "Man of the Year" for 1943 and British Prime Minister Winston S. Churchill called him the "organizer of victory." Marshall was born in Uniontown, Pennsylvania, but considered himself a Virginian.
		The George C. Marshall Foundation is in Lexington.
	www.vahistorical.org /sva2003/marshall.htm (137 words)

	George C. Marshall Quotes - The Quotations Page
		George C. Marshall Quotes - The Quotations Page
		If man does find the solution for world peace it will be the most revolutionary reversal of his record we have ever known.
		A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
	www.quotationspage.com /quotes/George_C._Marshall (91 words)

	The Research Library of the George C. Marshall Foundation
		THE MISSION OF THE George C. Marshall Research Library is to collect, preserve, and make available to scholars a documented record of the life and public service career of George Catlett Marshall.
		Videos referencing all aspects of Marshall's career are available, as well as USIA films documenting the European recovery initiated by the Marshall Plan for Economic Recovery.
		A guide to George C. Marshall motion pictures which includes reference videotapes housed at the George C. Marshall Research Library in Lexington, Virginia and other repositories.
	marshallfoundation.org /library (714 words)

	The George C. Marshall Foundation
		George C. Marshall exemplified the values of selfless service, dedicated effort and strength of character through his life and leadership in war and peace.
		George C. Marshall Papers 1932-1960 - A Guide
		Read the joint resolution recognizing the 60th anniversary of the Marshall Plan.
	www.marshallfoundation.org (177 words)

	George C. Marshall Institute - SourceWatch
		The George C. Marshall Institute (GMI) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 1984.
		According to the Center for Science in the Public Interest: "The Marshall Institute investigates facts concerning global climate change.
		The George C. Marshall Institute no longer shows an overview of recent funders, but in 2000 they listed:
	www.sourcewatch.org /index.php?title=George_C._Marshall_Institute (360 words)

	The Marshall Institute - Science for Better Public Policy
		The George Marshall Institute (GMI) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 1984.
		Our mission is to improve the use of science in making public policy about important issues for which science and technology are major considerations.
		A distinguishing characteristic of the Institute is the stature of its Board of Directors, which guides its program.
	www.marshall.org (264 words)

	George C. Marshall House - Vancouver - Reviews of George C. Marshall House - TripAdvisor
		This Queen Anne Victorian was once the residence of George C. Marshall, the architect of the plan for European recovery after World War II.
		Marshall occupied the home, one of two Officers' Row houses currently open to the public, when he was the commander of the Vancouver barracks.
		Explore our site to find travel information and unbiased reviews on Vancouver tourism, hotels, restaurants, maps and much more.
	www.tripadvisor.com /Attraction_Review-g60820-d282097-Reviews-George_C_Marshall_House-Vancouver_Washington.html (559 words)

	George C. Marshall High School
		Challenging Math Courses (Marshall HS; Fairfax HS; Cluster 2; Cluster 7)
		High-level math courses engage students and meet new academic goals.
		"Marshall, with its array of advanced courses as well as an in-school Academy aimed at students enrolled in career and technical education, represents the best of Virginia schools."
	www.fcps.edu /marshallhs (89 words)

	Foreign Affairs - Author Page - GEORGE C MARSHALL
		A daily guide to the most influential analysis from the Council on Foreign Relations, publisher of Foreign Affairs.
		Summary: In June 1947, George Marshall, chief of staff of the U.S. Army during World War II and then the civilian secretary of state, signalled America's willingness to help Europe rebuild itself.
		His 1947 Harvard commencement appearance had been arranged at the last moment; the language of his brief address was tentative and deceptively simple.
	www.foreignaffairs.org /author/george-c-marshall/index.html (162 words)

	George C. Marshall
		Please read the sections below to help familiarize yourself with the Guide, the Marshall Plan Filmography, and with many of the film archives included in this database.
		If you prefer to start searching right away please click search to go directly to the search page.
		We hope it will be helpful in your research.
	www.marshallfilms.org (54 words)

	Site Index for Dodona Manor
		Article by Hugh Sidey on General George Marshall
		List of the awards, degrees, medals, and other honors given to General George C. Marshall
		Transcript of General Marshall's speech upon receiving the Nobel Peace Prize
	www.georgecmarshall.org /info/sitemap.html (218 words)

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