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MARSHALL, GEORGE C.

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MARSHALL, GEORGE C.
(1880 - 1959) American general and statesman, Roosevelt's Army Chief of Staff during World War II and author of the Marshall Plan which sustained eastern Europe after the war. Fine content T.L.S. ""G. Marshall"" as Secretary of State on official letterhead, 1p. 8vo., Washington, Dec. 23, 1947, to Watson Wharton defending his strident military policies. In part: ""...I am glad to have made such a favorable impression. However, I am sorry to say that I think that you have allowed yourself to be a little prejudiced from one or two unfortunate contacts. Discipline within the structure of rank will never make a very favorable impression on Americans, but it happens that the ultimate purpose for which it is intended...implicit obedience...also makes it a very necessary ingredient of military effort..."". With the original transmittal cover, boldly signed and very good.