General George C. Marshall was born December 31, 1880 and passed away October 16, 1959. General Marshall played a huge role in United States History. During General Marshall’s lifetime the United States was being reformed and military power and strength become key components to be a successful free country. The United States was building their military power to become the strongest country in the world and General Marshall helped the United States get there. These changes in the United States lead General Marshall to have a significant impact on United States History. General Marshall started his journey to become one of the greatest generals in History by graduating from Virginia Military Institute (History.com Staff, 2009). This is just one part of his large war/military education. Once he graduated, he started serving the country in the Philippines and the United States. In 1907, General Marshall graduated from the Infantry-Calvary School at Fort Leavenworth. In 1908, he graduated from the Army College. At all Universities, Marshall graduated near the top of his class, with honors, or both (Nobel Media, 2014). The next historical event that General Marshall impacted was World War 1 as a Staff Officer. General Marshall was in charge of the 1st Division operating out of France, which is when he started to begin his Military successes in war (Nobel Media, 2014). After his great performance in World War 1, General Marshall was picked to be Chief of Staff by President Franklin D. Roosevelt when World War 2 began in 1939 (History.com, 2009). Once General Marshall became Chief at Staff in 1939 he strategically rebuilt and modernized the United States Army so that it could defend itself against world powers and help smaller countries. General Marshall was a phenomenal student of war but impacted History by being a great soldier and also being able to communicate and work together with other military leaders to solve problems. During World War 2, General Marshall had the responsibility to organize a large-scale attack that would be the most lethal against Germany and Japan. General Marshall didn’t want to do a large-scale attack until the soldiers were trained enough to defeat the German troops, the Atlantic, and air control were in the United States control (History.com, 2009). This is when General Marshall lost some of the faith of his supporters because he didn’t want rush into the war and risk losing Britain as an ally. General Marshall did not lead the troops over the English Channel because he did not agree with this strategic plan, which forced President Roosevelt to over rule, the chief of staff. The next step of the journey for General Marshall takes place in China after President Harry Truman sent him there in 1945 to
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As Secretary of State, General Marshall created a plan that would help rebuild European infrastructure and economy along with protecting ally states from communism. This plan is now called the Marshall Plan and he also helped start NATO as Secretary of State (History.com, 2009). General Marshall received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1953 for his Marshall Plan (History.com, 2009). General Marshall also had the opportunity to become Secretary of Defense for President Truman but he believed that Military leaders could make non-biased choices that are best for the United States better than he
As Secretary of State, General Marshall created a plan that would help rebuild European infrastructure and economy along with protecting ally states from communism. This plan is now called the Marshall Plan and he also helped start NATO as Secretary of State (History.com, 2009). General Marshall received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1953 for his Marshall Plan (History.com, 2009). General Marshall also had the opportunity to become Secretary of Defense for President Truman but he believed that Military leaders could make non-biased choices that are best for the United States better than he