George C. Marshall
American soldier and statesman, Nobel Peace Prize laureate.
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December 31
3 people were born on this day
๐Biography
George Catlett Marshall Jr. was an American soldier and statesman. He rose through the United States Army to become Chief of Staff under presidents Franklin D. Roosevelt and Harry S. Truman, then served as Secretary of State and Secretary of Defense.
๐Major Works & Achievements
- โฆNobel Peace Prize
- โฆArchitect of the Marshall Plan
- โฆGeneral of the Army
๐ฌFamous Quotes
"The only way to win a war is to prevent it.
"Don't fight the problem, decide it.
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