“Our policy is directed not against any country or doctrine but against hunger, poverty, desperation and chaos.”

— George C. Marshall

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About George C. Marshall

Statesman • American

George Catlett Marshall Jr. was an American soldier and statesman who served as Chief of Staff of the Army, Secretary of State, and Secretary of Defense. As Secretary of State, his name was given to the Marshall Plan,...

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