The Papers of

The chief purpose of the Marshall Papers Project is to produce the seven-volume selected book edition of General Marshall's papers. Volumes produced so far include:


"The Soldierly Spirit," December 1880-June 1939

"We Cannot Delay," July 1, 1939-December 6, 1941

"The Right Man for the Job," December 7, 1941-May 31, 1943

"Aggressive and Determined Leadership," June 1, 1943-December 31, 1944

George C. Marshall Interviews and Reminiscences for Forrest C. Pogue

and

GEORGE C. MARSHALL: SOLDIER AND STATESMAN

The 52-page (plus color cover) book includes drawings with text and quotations portraying a biographical summary of George C. Marshall’s entire life. The drawings are suitable for coloring by readers of all ages. Published in time for the fiftieth anniversary of the Marshall Plan, the drawings—rendered from photographs or conceptualized from actual events by the artist—concentrate on World War II and the postwar years and the Marshall Plan. In addition to captions explaining the pictured events of Marshall’s life, there are quotations by or about Marshall. A one-page summary introduces the reader to George C. Marshall, and a detailed chronology of his life is provided. The book includes a world map and a map of the Marshall Plan countries. The attractive cover is printed in color on heavy glossy paper.

GEORGE CATLETT MARSHALL (1880-1959) was one of the most important figures of the twentieth century. He exerted much influence during World War II and the postwar years. United States presidents and members of Congress, as well as world leaders, listened to George Marshall because of his honesty, fairness, and trustworthiness. His personal qualities of selfless character, patriotism, leadership, integrity, and human compassion were admired by people who worked with him. As U.S. Army Chief of Staff during World War II, General Marshall raised and prepared the ground and air forces to help the Allies fight the most destructive war in history against the Axis nations of Germany, Italy, and Japan. But Marshall hated war. When he served as Secretary of State after the war, he proposed to help the European countries rebuild their economies and provide a more peaceful lifestyle. Marshall retired from the U.S. Army after World War II ended in 1945, but President Harry S. Truman called on him to serve his country as Special Ambassador to China (1945-46), as Secretary of State (1947-49), and as Secretary of Defense (1950-51). George Marshall also served as President of the American Red Cross (1949-50). In 1953 he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his role in proposing, supporting, and gaining legislative approval of the European Recovery Program (the Marshall Plan) which was instrumental in rebuilding war-torn Europe. "There are few men whose qualities of mind and character have impressed me so deeply as those of General Marshall," wrote Prime Minister Winston S. Churchill. "He is a great American, but he is far more than that. . . . He has always fought victoriously against defeatism, discouragement and disillusion. Succeeding generations must not be allowed to forget his achievements and his example."

GEORGE C. MARSHALL: SOLDIER AND STATESMAN Size: 8 1/2 X 11 inches; 52 pages plus color cover; 2 maps; soft cover. Special Prices for Schools: $2.00 each for less than 100 copies; Quantity discount for schools: $1.60 each for 100 or more copies. Retail: $3.95; Wholesale: $2.00.