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Definition: Marshall from Collins English Dictionary

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1 Alfred. 1842–1924, English economist, author of Principles of Economics (1890)

2 George Catlett. 1880–1959, US general and statesman. He was chief of staff of the US army (1939–45) and, as secretary of state (1947–49), he proposed the Marshall Plan (1947): Nobel peace prize 1953

3 John. 1755–1835, US jurist and statesman. As chief justice of the Supreme Court (1801–35), he established the principles of US constitutional law

4 Sir John Ross. 1912–88, New Zealand politician; prime minister (1972)

Marshall, George Catlett (1880–1959)

From Encyclopedia of War and American Society
Military and Diplomatic Leader, Nobel Peace Prize Winner As head of the U.S. Army between September 1939 and November 1945, George C. Marshall played a leading role in mobilizing the ground and air forces for World War II, conducting a two-front, multitheater coalition war against the Axis powers, arranging for demobilization, and designing a postwar military establishment. A man of great public stature and considerable diplomatic skill, Marshall was selected by Pres. Harry S. Truman in late 1945 to attempt to mediate the civil war in China. As secretary of state, he proposed and vigorously lobbied for the massive congressional foreign aid package that became known as the Marshall Plan. Beginning in September 1950, shortly after the start of the Korean War, he spent a year as head of the Defense Department. Marshall was born in Uniontown, Pennsylvania, on the last day of 1880 to parents with extensive family roots in Kentucky and Virginia. He matriculated at the Virginia Military…
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Full text Article Marshall, George C. 1880-1959

From Encyclopedia of Chinese-American Relations
George C. Marshall was one of World War II's greatest heroes, and his reputation was further enhanced by his role in the recovery of postwar Europe. After graduation from the Virginia Military Institute in 1901, Marshall served in various military posts in Asia, Europe, and in the homeland. During…
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US soldier and statesman. He directed the US army throughout the war as chief of staff (1939-45), and as Secretary of State (1947-9) he originated the Marshall Aid plan for the post-war reconstruction of Europe. He was awarded the Nobel peace prize in 1953. Our policy is directed not against any…
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Full text Article Marshall, George Catlett (1880 to 1959)

From Chambers Dictionary of World History
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1945–1947 George Marshall (1880–1959) was one of the architects of the Allied World War II victory in Europe. In an attempt to prevent civil war in China after victory over Japan, U.S. president Harry S. Truman appointed Marshall special ambassador to China in November 1945. He was charged with…
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Full text Article Marshall Mission

From Encyclopedia of Chinese-American Relations
George C. Marshall was one of the greatest figures in America during the 1930s and 1940s. He served as Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army beginning in 1939, and many credited him as the architect of America's victory in the Second World War. He retired from the U.S. Army in November 1945, but accepted…
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Full text Article Civil War 1945-1949

From Encyclopedia of Chinese-American Relations
The Japanese surrender on September 2, 1945 signaled a near certain resumption of the Chinese Civil War. When the Second World War ended, Jiang Jieshi's Guomindang (GMD) armies were located mostly in south and southwest China; Japanese troops still occupied much of east and northeast China; Soviet…
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George C. Marshall, General of the Army.
Overview Born on December 31, 1880, in Uniontown, Pennsylvania, George Catlett Marshall spent his youth there until leaving in the fall of 1897 to attend the Virginia Military Academy, where he distinguished himself academically and as a leader. Commissioned a second lieutenant by the U.S. Army in…
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Full text Article INDIVIDUALS

From Cold War: An International History
Note: The offices listed are only those relevant to the individual's role in the Cold War and international affairs. Acheson, Dean (1893-1971). United States. Secretary of state, 1949-1953. Adenauer, Konrad (1876-1967). West Germany. Chancellor, 1949-1963. Albright, Madeleine (1937-). United States. …
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Full text Article Chinese Civil War, 1946–1949

From Reference Guide to the Major Wars and Conflicts in History: Wars in the Early 20th Century (1900 to 1950)
Also known as: Communist-Nationalist War in China 1946–1949 PRINCIPAL COMBATANTS: Chinese Communists vs. Chinese Nationalists DECLARATION: None PRINCIPAL THEATER(S): China MAJOR ISSUES AND OBJECTIVES: In the wake of World War II and Japan's withdrawal from China, the Chinese Communists and…
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